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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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    Fractal Analytics

    Data Analysis Using SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Databases, Query Languages, Case Studies, MySQL Workbench

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with iOS App Development

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Development Environment, Knowledge of Apple Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Data Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Breast Cancer Prediction Using Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Logistic Regression, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Import/Export, Data Mining, Python Programming, Data Access, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Investigation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, Cyber Security Policies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Machine Learning Methods, iOS Development, Application Security, Digital Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Design and Develop a Website using Figma and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Prototyping, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Design Software, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Learn SQL with Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Architecture, Data Processing

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Data Analytics and Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Software, Databases, Database Application, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, SQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, MySQL, Statistical Analysis, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Programming Principles, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Display Devices, Robotics, Data Persistence, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Automation Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Exception Handling in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Scripting, Python Programming, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Python Programming, Social Media, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Seaborn, Content Performance Analysis, Jupyter

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    DevOps Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, User Story, Microservices, OpenShift, DevSecOps, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Code Review, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Analysis Using SQL: Fractal Analytics
  • Get Started with iOS App Development: SkillUp
  • Breast Cancer Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Forensics: Macquarie University
  • Design and Develop a Website using Figma and CSS: Coursera
  • Learn SQL with Databricks: Edureka
  • Data Analytics and Big Data: Illinois Tech
  • Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course: Packt
  • Exception Handling in Python: Coursera
  • Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python: Coursera

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