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Programming Basics Courses

Programming basics courses can help you learn fundamental concepts like variables, control structures, data types, and functions. You can build skills in problem-solving, debugging, and writing clean, efficient code. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and programming languages like Python or JavaScript, which are commonly used in web development and software engineering.


Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Debug and Perfect Your No-Code Apps

    Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Functional Testing, Root Cause Analysis, UI/UX Research, Experience Design, User Experience, Problem Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Integration Testing, Application Development, Network Troubleshooting, Investigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operations Research, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Process Optimization, Decision Tree Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Developing Your Musicianship

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Classical Music

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Excel Formulas, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Productivity Software, Data Transformation, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Maintainability, Application Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Digital pedagogy

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Risk Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Management Reporting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    PowerPoint Data Viz – Business Charting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Trend Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Stream & Unify Data Schemas with CDC

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Data Mapping, Data Integrity, Data Transformation, Database Design, Data Modeling, Query Languages, SQL, PostgreSQL, Data Capture, Data Validation, Continuous Integration, Data Storage Technologies, Real Time Data, Continuous Monitoring, Software Versioning, Schematic Diagrams

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced World-Building, Effects, and Final Scene Polishing

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Python for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Regression Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Responsive Website Development and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, jQuery, Web Design and Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Experience Design, User Accounts, MongoDB, Wireframing, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Javascript

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Debug and Perfect Your No-Code Apps: Coursera
  • Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models: University of Pennsylvania
  • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
  • Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros: Coursera
  • Object-Oriented Design: University of Alberta
  • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
  • Scrum Master Certification: LearnQuest
  • PowerPoint Data Viz – Business Charting Techniques: Packt
  • Stream & Unify Data Schemas with CDC: Coursera
  • Advanced World-Building, Effects, and Final Scene Polishing: Packt

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