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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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    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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    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Usability Testing

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    710 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Applied Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Software Architecture, File I/O, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Linux, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Communication Systems

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Master of Science in Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Quality Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Algorithms, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Architecture, Cybersecurity, Responsive Web Design, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Agile Methodology, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Data Ethics

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Packt

    Building Secure Automotive IoT Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Application Security, Embedded Systems, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Internet Of Things, Application Deployment, Systems Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Systems Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Development Environment, Cyber Security Strategy, Design Strategies, Software Architecture, Functional Testing, Software Testing, Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Dynamic No-Code Apps

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, User Centered Design, Mobile Development, Web Applications, User Interface (UI) Design, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Feedback, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Root Cause Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Unix Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, File Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · 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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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build & Deploy a Tomcat Website: Design, Develop, Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Application Deployment, Apache Tomcat, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Application Servers, HTML and CSS, Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Servers, Email Automation, Usability, Interactive Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Debugging, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    332 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Neurohacking In R

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Neurology, R Programming, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • PowerPoint Data Viz – Business Charting Techniques: Packt
  • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Applied Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master of Science in Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • Building Secure Automotive IoT Applications: Packt
  • Build Dynamic No-Code Apps: Coursera
  • The Unix Workbench: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python for Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
  • Build & Deploy a Tomcat Website: Design, Develop, Deliver: EDUCBA

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