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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 Colorado System

    Data Warehouse Concepts, Design, and Data Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Database Design, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Snowflake Schema, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, SQL, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Mart, PostgreSQL, Data Transformation, Data Quality

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Merchandising

    Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Consumer Behaviour, Inventory Management System, Retail Management, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Business Development, Sales Strategy, Analysis, Design

    4.6
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    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Python Packages for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Histogram, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Project Coordination, Sprint Planning, Project Management, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Estimation, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Importing Data into R

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export, R Programming, MySQL, Data Capture, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Nanjing University

    计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Systems, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Application Security, Software Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Management, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Relational database systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Information Systems, MySQL, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Information Systems Security, Performance Tuning, Conceptual Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    453 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Relational Databases, Encryption, SQL

    4.2
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, SAS (Software), Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Analysis, Scatter Plots, Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Research, Data Cleansing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization in R with ggplot2

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    SQL Fundamentals for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Query Languages, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Warehouse Concepts, Design, and Data Integration: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Merchandising: Coursera
  • Python Packages for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Google Agile Essentials: Google
  • Importing Data into R: Coursera
  • 计算机系统基础(一) :程序的表示、转换与链接: Nanjing University
  • Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement: Coursera
  • Relational database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Cloud Data Security: University of Minnesota
  • Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data: SAS

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