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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

    Full Stack Software Developer Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, DevOps, Full-Stack Web Development, OpenShift, Version Control, Cloud Development, CI/CD, Software Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Web Applications, Microservices, Containerization, Kubernetes, Web Development, Serverless Computing, Docker (Software)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Browser Compatibility, Software Installation, Automation, Scripting, Python Programming, File Management, Development Environment, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Digital Business Models

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Process, Software Development, Network Analysis, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Application Programming Interface (API), Decision Making, Case Studies, Amazon Web Services

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    570 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Sprint Planning, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Prioritization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Estimation, Problem Solving

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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Deploy and Maintain Power BI Assets and Capstone project

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Security, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    287 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning Algorithms, Critical Thinking, Simulations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Development, Android (Operating System), Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Development Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Web Servers, Web Applications, USB, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface

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    160 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Introduction to R: Basic R syntax

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Arithmetic, Statistical Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    WhatsApp Business Platform for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Monitoring, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Services, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Business Communication, Data Migration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Jupyter, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Full Stack Software Developer Assessment: IBM
  • Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup: Packt
  • البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون: University of Michigan
  • Digital Business Models: Lund University
  • Google Agile Essentials: Google
  • Deploy and Maintain Power BI Assets and Capstone project: Microsoft
  • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction : Fractal Analytics
  • Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to SQL for BigQuery and Cloud SQL: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to R: Basic R syntax: Coursera

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