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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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    SAS

    Using SAS Viya REST APIs with Python and R

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Analysis Software, R (Software), Advanced Analytics, R Programming, Big Data, Image Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Natural Language Processing, Statistical Programming, Jupyter, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Restful API, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Experience Design, Mobile Development, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Prompt Engineering, SQL, LLM Application, Data Processing, Responsible AI, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Customer Relationship Management, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Hosting, Database Management, Cloud Management, SQL

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    CertNexus

    Extract, Transform, and Load Data

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Data Quality, Data Import/Export, Data Collection, Data Mining

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Continuous Integration, File Management, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Les Expressions Régulières en Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Data Transformation, Scripting, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The State University of New York

    Player Evaluation, Team Performance and Roster Management

    Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Scheduling, Team Performance Management, Linear Algebra, Data Management, Administration, Contract Management, Team Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Mathematics, R Programming, Operations Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Applied Kalman Filtering

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Simulations, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Global Positioning Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics, System Implementation, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Differential Equations, Predictive Analytics, Control Systems

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Machine Learning Image Classifier with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Coursera

    Build an expense tracker app in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Python Programming, Data Modeling, Development Environment, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Project Documentation, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Using SAS Viya REST APIs with Python and R: SAS
  • UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma: SkillUp
  • Gemini in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Extract, Transform, and Load Data: CertNexus
  • Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Les Expressions Régulières en Python: Coursera
  • Player Evaluation, Team Performance and Roster Management: The State University of New York
  • Applied Kalman Filtering: University of Colorado System
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (IV): Tsinghua University

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