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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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    Illinois Tech

    Data Analytics and Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Databases, Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, NoSQL, SQL, Database Development, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Kafka

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, File Systems, Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Data Cleansing, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Scripting, Operating Systems, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI), Algorithms

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Database Architecture, Scale, and NoSQL with Elasticsearch

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Data Store, Scalability, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Distributed Computing, Cloud Applications, JSON

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    C++ Class Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Application Development, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Optimizing Machine Learning Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Business Operations, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Applied Machine Learning, Business Strategy, Data Maintenance, Risk Mitigation, Performance Metric, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (II)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Frontend Development using Angular

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Scalability, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Software Design Patterns, TypeScript, UI Components

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Dependency Analysis, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Build Your Own iOS App

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Animations, Application Development, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI) Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Restful API, Web Services, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Software Architecture, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Server Side

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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Live Streaming

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    342 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Test Equipment, Test Tools

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Analytics and Big Data: Illinois Tech
  • Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP: EDUCBA
  • Database Architecture, Scale, and NoSQL with Elasticsearch: University of Michigan
  • C++ Class Development: University of Colorado System
  • Optimizing Machine Learning Performance: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (II): Tsinghua University
  • Frontend Development using Angular: Board Infinity
  • Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 2: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Build Your Own iOS App: University of Toronto
  • Front-End Developer: LearnQuest

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