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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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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, SQL, Cloud Computing, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Migration, Data Security, Virtual Machines, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, UI Components, Javascript, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design and Development, Back-End Web Development, Scripting, Front-End Web Development, Real Time Data, Data Storage, Maintainability, Data Validation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Database Creation and Modeling using MYSQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Design, SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Data Science for Health Research

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Correlation Analysis, Histogram, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Predictive Modeling, Risk Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Spring Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Dependency Analysis, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Software Design, Testability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    C++ Superpowers and More

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Unix, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Modeling in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Interview Questions and Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Technical Design, Debugging, Problem Solving, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    End-to-End iOS Development Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Mobile Development, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Scalability, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, Model View Controller, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Data Storage

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Continuous Delivery, Applied Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud API, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Flask (Web Framework), Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Traitement d'images : segmentation et caractérisation

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Image Quality, Data Processing, Computer Programming, Medical Imaging, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Histogram, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Cucumber BDD Made Easy + Automation Framework Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Behavior-Driven Development, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Automation, JUnit, Apache Maven, Test Case, Scenario Testing, Test Execution Engine, User Story, Java Programming, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate: Whizlabs
  • JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0: Packt
  • Database Creation and Modeling using MYSQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Data Science for Health Research: University of Michigan
  • Mastering Spring Framework: Board Infinity
  • C++ Superpowers and More: Infosec
  • Data Visualization and Modeling in Python: Duke University
  • Interview Questions and Real-World Applications: Packt
  • End-to-End iOS Development Mastery: Board Infinity
  • Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps: Duke University

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