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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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    Meta

    Capstone (React App)

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, GitHub, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Version Control, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, User Flows, Data Store, JSON, Development Environment, SQL

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Banking, Banking Services, Data Sharing, Financial Systems, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Financial Regulation, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Design and Build a Data Warehouse for Business Intelligence Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Star Schema, Data Visualization Software, MicroStrategy, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Case Studies, PostgreSQL, SQL, Analytical Skills, Data Transformation

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Devops Tools, DevOps, Web Development

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAS

    Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Spatial Analysis, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering Portfolio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Performance Analysis, Market Data, Financial Modeling, Investments, Asset Management, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Development, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Algorithms

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Development, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Authentications, Data Storage, Cloud API, CI/CD, Computer Programming Tools, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Containerization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Meaningful Predictive Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Methods, Test Data, Natural Language Processing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 3: Concurrency

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, System Programming, Performance Tuning, Data Structures

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, Exploit development, Cybersecurity, Scripting, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Encryption, Network Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Capstone (React App): Meta
  • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
  • AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Design and Build a Data Warehouse for Business Intelligence Implementation: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Docker: Google Cloud
  • Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Mastering Portfolio Analysis : Coursera
  • Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays: Coursera
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • Meaningful Predictive Modeling: University of California San Diego

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