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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 Data Warehouse Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Linux Commands, Database Design, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Database Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Store, IBM DB2, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Dashboard

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    JavaScript essentials for Node-RED

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Applied Machine Learning, Data Presentation, Scalability, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, MongoDB

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Python Programming, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Snake Game in Python with Pygame: Build & Customize

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Python Programming, Debugging, Development Testing, Animation and Game Design, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Business Logic, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    3D Graphics with DirectX: Apply & Integrate

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Linear Algebra

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Prepare Data for Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, SQL, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Computer Science, Pseudocode, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Tree Maps, Encryption, Combinatorics, Python Programming, Analysis

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    883 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    SQL for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Applications, Application Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Application, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • IBM Data Warehouse Engineer: IBM
  • JavaScript essentials for Node-RED: Packt
  • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
  • Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Computational Thinking for Problem Solving: University of Pennsylvania
  • Snake Game in Python with Pygame: Build & Customize: EDUCBA
  • 3D Graphics with DirectX: Apply & Integrate: EDUCBA
  • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Algorithms: Stanford University

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