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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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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Managing Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Design, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, File Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Firewall, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Virtualization, Remote Access Systems, Unix, File Management, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, Shell Script, Containerization, Git (Version Control System)

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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education And Counseling, Sociology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Wireframing, UI Components, User Flows, Data Store, JSON, Development Environment, SQL

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Restful API, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Node.JS, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Javascript, GitHub

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    28DIGITAL

    Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, System Requirements, Software Engineering, System Testing, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Cloud Infrastructure, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Systems Integration, System Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Innovation, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Mastering Multithreading with Go

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Web Development

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Use Python for Non-Data Role

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Project Schedules, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Email Automation, Data Literacy, Data Structures, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Solidity In-Depth: Arrays, Mappings, and Advanced Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Blockchain, Programming Principles, Data Management, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cryptography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Design, Node.JS, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    AI Infrastructure: Introduction to AI Hypercomputer

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Performance Tuning, Infrastructure Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Architecture

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Debugging: Hunting and Squashing Bugs

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Technical Communication, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Managing Relational Databases: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Pearson
  • Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability: University of Minnesota
  • Capstone (React App): Meta
  • Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app: Coursera
  • Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT: 28DIGITAL
  • Mastering Multithreading with Go: Edureka
  • Use Python for Non-Data Role: Coursera
  • Solidity In-Depth: Arrays, Mappings, and Advanced Structures: Packt
  • JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project: IBM

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