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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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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Mainframe Computing, Integrated Development Environments, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, React Native, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Android Development, UI Components, Application Deployment, Databases, User Interface (UI) Design, Product Support, Google Analytics, Marketing Strategies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Coding and Automation for Data Analysis with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Debugging, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, SQL, Integrated Development Environments

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Laravel Protections

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Secure Coding, Application Security, Encryption, Data Security, Database Application, Web Applications, Cryptography, Authentications, Configuration Management, Session Initiation Protocols, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Application Design, Front-End Web Development, Software Development, Javascript, Systems Architecture, Network Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    GraphQL Mastery: From Fundamentals to Production

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, Cloud API, Cloud Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Database Development, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Database Management, Server Side, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Authentications

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Matlab, Simulations

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze Data in a Model Car Database with MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, MySQL, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Database Design, SQL, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Relational Databases

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    Board Infinity

    Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Usability Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data Mining in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Anomaly Detection, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Machine Learning Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Dimensionality Reduction

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging: IBM
  • Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing: SkillUp
  • Coding and Automation for Data Analysis with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Laravel Protections: Infosec
  • Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain: EDUCBA
  • GraphQL Mastery: From Fundamentals to Production: Board Infinity
  • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Analyze Data in a Model Car Database with MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development: Board Infinity

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