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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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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Transact-SQL, Data Integrity, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cómo combinar y analizar datos complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Ethics, R Programming, Surveys, Informed Consent, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Machineries for Heavy Lifting

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Hydraulics, Engineering Practices, Mechanics, Construction, Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Standards

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: CI/CD Pipelines and Deployment Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Application Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Regression Testing, Unit Testing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Docker (Software), Containerization, Amazon S3, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn React Router 6

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Network Routing, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Query Languages, Web Development, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Efficiently Serving LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures

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    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    AI Strategy for Business Leaders with ChatGPT, ML & DL

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Bedrock, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Return On Investment, Organizational Leadership, ChatGPT, Project Management Software, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Risk Management, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    CI/CD for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Version Control, DevOps, Test Automation, Program Development, Automation, Key Management, Software Quality Assurance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Relational Database Administration Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Apache Airflow, Operational Databases, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, SQL, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Data Security, Data Transformation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI Content with Make.com: Automate Instagram Reel Scripts

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Make.com, Social Media Content, Instagram, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Automation, Google Docs, Social Media, Social Media Strategy

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Advanced Spring Boot: Microservices & System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Configuration Management, API Gateway, JUnit, Java Programming, Java, Application Design, Test Tools, Unit Testing, Service Oriented Architecture, Software Design Patterns

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Logic for Computer Science: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying: Microsoft
  • Cómo combinar y analizar datos complejos: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Machineries for Heavy Lifting: L&T EduTech
  • AWS: CI/CD Pipelines and Deployment Strategies: Whizlabs
  • Learn React Router 6: Scrimba
  • Efficiently Serving LLMs: DeepLearning.AI
  • AI Strategy for Business Leaders with ChatGPT, ML & DL: Packt
  • CI/CD for Software Developers: Codio
  • Relational Database Administration Capstone Project: IBM

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