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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, Simulations

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      Edureka

      Rust Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Development Environment, Package and Software Management, Web Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, System Programming, Debugging, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Command-Line Interface, Data Structures

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      Packt

      Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Test Case Design

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Software Quality Assurance, Software Technical Review, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Java Fundamentals - Getting Started with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Development Life Cycle, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Principles of Secure Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

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      Northeastern University

      Basic Programming in Python I

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Web Applications, Algorithms, Data Manipulation

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

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      University of Glasgow

      Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, Engineering Practices

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      Rice University

      The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

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      Ball State University

      Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures

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

    • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Edureka
    • Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals: Packt
    • Fundamentals of Test Case Design: Board Infinity
    • Java Fundamentals - Getting Started with Java: Packt
    • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis
    • Basic Programming in Python I: Northeastern University
    • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
    • Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI: University of Glasgow

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