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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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    SkillUp

    Java Development with Databases 

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java, NoSQL, Database Development, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Database Management, Relational Databases, Back-End Web Development, Query Languages, Software Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Analysing: Numeric and digital literacies

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Marketing Analytics, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Management, Customer Insights, Dashboard, Marketing Effectiveness, Corporate Finance, Digital Marketing, Business Valuation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Science with NumPy, Sets, and Dictionaries

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Image Analysis, Data Processing, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Big Data, Performance Tuning, Python Programming

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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Serverless Computing, Amazon S3, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Terraform for absolute beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, DevOps

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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Command-Line Interface, Application Security, Electronics, Control Systems, System Configuration, Hardware Design, Python Programming, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Data Access, Database Design, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, SQL, Java, Java Programming, Database Management, Databases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Development Environment, Model View Controller, API Design, Software Development Tools, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), UI Components, Data Access, Authentications, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Functional Design, Databases

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Debugging, Data Storage, Real Time Data

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Alteryx, Dashboard, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Debugging, Data Visualization, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Your First GUI App With Java

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Application Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Java, Software Design

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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    MathWorks

    Introduction to Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Processing, Water Sustainability, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Quantitative Research, Analysis, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Algorithms

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

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

  • Java Development with Databases : SkillUp
  • Analysing: Numeric and digital literacies: Macquarie University
  • Data Science with NumPy, Sets, and Dictionaries: Duke University
  • MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML: Duke University
  • Terraform for absolute beginners: Coursera
  • Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
  • Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Introduction: LearnQuest
  • Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert: Packt
  • Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course: Packt
  • Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau: Packt

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