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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Concepts in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, MySQL, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Healthcare Project Management, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Graph Theory, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Software Development in R Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Leaflet (Software), Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Code Review, R Programming, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Software Testing

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fractal Analytics

    Data Analysis Using SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Databases, Query Languages, Data Transformation, MySQL Workbench, Data Integrity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Getting started with Augmented Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Image Analysis, 3D Assets, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Vision, Global Positioning Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    TypeScript Control Structures

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Configuring your IDE for absolute beginners with AWS Cloud9

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Cloud Infrastructure, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, User Flows, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    ReactJS - The Beginner Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Datos con Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Concepts in SQL: Coursera
  • Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mastering Software Development in R Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Analysis Using SQL: Fractal Analytics
  • Getting started with Augmented Reality: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Cloud Data Security: University of Minnesota
  • TypeScript Control Structures: Coursera
  • Configuring your IDE for absolute beginners with AWS Cloud9: Coursera
  • UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma: SkillUp

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