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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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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle DBA 21c: Design, Manage & Secure Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, PL/SQL, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Stored Procedure, Database Design, SQL, Data Storage, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, User Accounts

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sports Performance Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Exercise Science, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Data Processing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sports Medicine, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Injury Prevention, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Customer Consulting and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Routing Protocols, Database Design, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Database Theory, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Software Development

    4.7
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Scripting Languages, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, Automation, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    AI Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Management, Unsupervised Learning, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Human Centered Design, Machine Learning, Human Factors, Regression Analysis, Technical Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Management, Product Management, Product Design, Data Science

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Generative AI Foundation for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment Strategies, Generative AI, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Talent Recruitment, People Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, AI Personalization, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Automation, Collaboration, IT Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    SAS Advanced Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Database Management, Query Languages, Case Studies, Data Access, Program Development, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Scripting, Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Automation, Data Integration, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Debugging, Data Validation, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Service-Oriented Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, JSON, Android Development

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Testing and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, Test Case, Testability, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Test Planning, Acceptance Testing, Software Quality Assurance

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Graphs

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Network Model

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Michigan
  • Oracle DBA 21c: Design, Manage & Secure Databases: EDUCBA
  • Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Sports Performance Analytics: University of Michigan
  • Akamai Customer Consulting and Support: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
  • AI Product Management: Duke University
  • Generative AI Foundation for HR Professionals: Edureka
  • SAS Advanced Programmer: SAS
  • Service-Oriented Architecture: University of Alberta

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