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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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    SkillUp

    Java Development with Databases 

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java, NoSQL, Database Development, SQL, Databases, MySQL, Database Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Database Management, Relational Databases, Software Development

    4.8
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to SQL for BigQuery and Cloud SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Database Development, Database Management, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Data Warehousing

    4.5
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Maintainability, Development Testing, Software Testing, Program Development, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Java, Data Access, Database Application, Database Development, Java Programming, Databases, Software Development, Data Storage, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Virginia

    Managing an Agile Team

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Sales Presentation, Innovation, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Selling Techniques, Prioritization, Discussion Facilitation, Goal Setting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Lead Generation Messenger Chatbot using Chatfuel

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Email Automation, No-Code Development, Google Sheets, Application Deployment, Real Time Data, Customer Communications Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    329 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Full Stack Software Developer Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Full-Stack Web Development, OpenShift, Version Control, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Web Applications, Microservices, Containerization, Web Development, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Django (Web Framework), HTML and CSS, Data Storage Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    288 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Epic Games

    Unreal Engine Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Content Management, User Interface (UI), Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Introdução ao Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Mobile Development, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Java, Development Environment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Java Development with Databases : SkillUp
  • Introduction to SQL for BigQuery and Cloud SQL: Google Cloud
  • Test-Driven Development Overview: LearnQuest
  • Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC: Coursera
  • Managing an Agile Team: University of Virginia
  • Create a Lead Generation Messenger Chatbot using Chatfuel: Coursera
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • Full Stack Software Developer Assessment: IBM
  • Unreal Engine Fundamentals : Epic Games

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