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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


  • L

    L&T EduTech

    AI, ML and IIoT in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Communication Systems, Real Time Data, Systems Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Amazon S3: Storage, Security and Management on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Data Maintenance, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Storage Technologies, Information Management, Cloud Storage, IT General Controls (ITGC), Disaster Recovery, File Management, Security Controls, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Security, Data Storage, Software Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Development, Databases, Database Management, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Database Administration, Database Software, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.6 (794) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Advanced Styling with Responsive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Frameworks, Wireframing, Front-End Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Usability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript

    ★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Databases for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Development, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Database Software, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Master AI Coding Agents for Advanced Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Google Workspace, Software Development, Responsible AI, GitHub, Code Review, Application Deployment, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Design Software, Front-End Web Development, React.js, Javascript

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Building AI Agent Harnesses with Strands Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Context Engineering, LLM Application, Model Context Protocol, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Context Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Model Evaluation, Memory Management, Data Persistence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Spreadsheet Attendance System from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, User Interface (UI), Visual Basic (Programming Language), Automation, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Productivity, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, LESS, Project Management Software, Functional Design, Record Keeping, Data Store, Data Storage, Data Management, Project Management, Records Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Transact-SQL, SQL, Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Database Development, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Data Maintenance, Query Languages, Database Administration, Data Transformation, Database Systems, Data Management

    ★ 4.5 (319) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • T

    The State University of New York

    How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Web Design and Development, WordPress, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Information Architecture, Web Presence, Web Development, Content Management Systems, Web Analytics and SEO, Responsive Web Design, Cross Platform Development, Content Management

    ★ 3.3 (585) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Variance Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (605) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    AI for E-Commerce: No-Code Tools for Sales & Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI, ML and IIoT in Manufacturing: L&T EduTech
  • Amazon S3: Storage, Security and Management on AWS: KodeKloud
  • Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS): IBM
  • Advanced Styling with Responsive Design: University of Michigan
  • Databases for Data Scientists: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master AI Coding Agents for Advanced Software Development: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Building AI Agent Harnesses with Strands Agents: Amazon Web Services
  • Spreadsheet Attendance System from Scratch: EDUCBA
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
  • How To Create a Website in a Weekend! (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York

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