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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, AI powered creativity, Creativity, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Generative AI Agents, Software Development, Generative AI, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Model Optimization

    4.6
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    685 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Building Resilient and Secure Microservice Architec

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Spring Framework, API Gateway, Spring Boot, Microservices, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Software Architecture, Java, Configuration Management, Distributed Computing, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Solution Architecture, Software Visualization, Resilience, Network Routing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Relational Databases and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Systems, Data Integrity, Data Store, Database Development, Network Model, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Systems Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, React.js, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    405 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intuit

    Tracking expenses, liabilities, and equity

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Equities, Financial Statements, Expense Management, Tax Management, Loans

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    810 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    SQL Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Relational Databases, Transact-SQL, Data Transformation, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Databases, Query Languages, Database Development, Database Software, Database Management, Data Access, Database Design, Data Wrangling, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI Agents, Data Presentation, Maintainability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    256 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, System Configuration, Code Reusability, Peripheral Devices

    4.5
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    532 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Memory Management, Shell Script, Computer Systems, File I/O, Big Data, Linux Commands, Cloud Development, C and C++, Computer Programming Tools, Linux, Computing Platforms, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Communication Systems, C (Programming Language)

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Software Development Tools, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Madecraft

    Data Analytics: Graph Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Fraud detection, Network Analysis, Network Model, Databases, Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Marketing Analytics, Solution Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI Coding Tools for Professional Developers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Vibe coding, Claude Code, Software Development Tools, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering, Web Development, Design Software, Generative AI, Front-End Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Javascript, AI Personalization, React.js, Application Deployment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Advanced Analytics, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Debugging, Spreadsheet Software, Business Process Automation, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making, Scripting, Programming Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    271 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Building Resilient and Secure Microservice Architec: Packt
  • Foundations of Relational Databases and SQL: John Wiley & Sons
  • React Native: Meta
  • Tracking expenses, liabilities, and equity: Intuit
  • SQL Foundations: Microsoft
  • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • Data Analytics: Graph Analytics: Madecraft

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