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    Learn programming basics for building a foundation in coding. Understand syntax, data structures, and algorithms in various programming languages.

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      University of California San Diego

      Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, C++ (Programming Language), Java, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Amazon CloudWatch, Public Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, System Monitoring, General Networking, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Infrastructure, Scalability

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Document Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      C# Programming for Unity Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Debugging, Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, UI Components, Scripting, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Software Design, Microsoft Development Tools, Data Storage, Computer Programming Tools

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Visual Elements of User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Usability, UI Components, Interaction Design, Design Elements And Principles, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Typography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Software Versioning, Development Environment, Programming Principles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of California San Diego

      Interaction Design

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Design Research, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Ideation, Experimentation, Design Elements And Principles, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Usability, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Statistical Analysis, Collaborative Software, A/B Testing, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IE Business School

      Making Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Storytelling, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles, Conceptual Design, Design, Photography, Innovation, Spatial Analysis, Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin

      Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Scripting Languages

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      368 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      C# for .NET Developers

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Programming Principles, Debugging

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Get Started with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Structures, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Analytical Skills, NumPy, Data Cleansing, Algorithms, Data Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Structures: University of California San Diego
    • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Amazon Web Services
    • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
    • Visual Elements of User Interface Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools: Microsoft
    • Interaction Design: University of California San Diego
    • Making Architecture: IE Business School
    • Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin: Meta
    • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University

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