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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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    Scrimba

    Learn CSS Flexbox

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Flask (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, IBM Cloud, Back-End Web Development, Database Systems, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, OpenShift, Microservices, Kubernetes, Web Applications, Docker (Software), Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cinematic Health

    Introduction to Becoming a CNA

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Care Management, Patient Positioning, Basic Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Caregiving, Nursing Basics, Patient-centered Care, Vital Signs, Patient Observation, Nursing Homes, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Communication, Personal Care, Patient Safety, Infection Control

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Advanced Django: External APIs and Task Queuing

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Application Programming Interface (API), Application Frameworks, Web Development, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, GitHub

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Eclipse (Software), Software Testing, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Java, Functional Testing

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    359 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Store, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Theory, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Data Management, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Fundamentals in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Banking, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Credit Risk, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Case Studies, Reinforcement Learning, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Management, Customer Service

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, API Testing, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Development Environment, Model View Controller, Software Development Tools, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Authentications, Software Design Patterns, SQL, Data Persistence, Mockups, JSON, User Interface (UI), Functional Design, Databases, Dependency Analysis

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Building and Working with Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Access, Data Integrity, Data Dictionary, Query Languages, Application Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Razonamiento artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Python Programming, Deductive Reasoning, Reinforcement Learning, Probability, Verification And Validation, Decision Tree Learning, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de cero a usuario

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Jupyter, Ubuntu, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Mac OS, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Cross Platform Development, Software Documentation, Command-Line Interface, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Regression and Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Learn CSS Flexbox: Scrimba
  • Back-end Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health
  • Advanced Django: External APIs and Task Queuing: Codio
  • Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java: Coursera
  • Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB: Microsoft
  • AI Fundamentals in Financial Services: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert: Packt
  • Building and Working with Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
  • Razonamiento artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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