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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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    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Business, Market Dynamics, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Business Operations, Logistics Management, Business Economics, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Value Propositions, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 4

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Color Theory, Typography, Photo Editing, Graphic Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Persistence, Javascript, Context Management, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Data Driven Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Software, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Estimation, R (Software), Data Visualization, Risk Analysis, Probability, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Return On Investment, Probability & Statistics, Problem Solving

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Integrating Test-Driven Development into Your Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Code Review, Debugging, Python Programming, Version Control

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Risk Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Risk Modeling, AI Enablement, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence, React.js, Version Control, Web Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Event-Driven Programming, Application Design, Game Design, Webpack, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Front-End Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Responsive Web Design, React.js, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Version Control, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Code Review, Web Analytics and SEO, Database Development, Figma (Design Software), Mockups, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Applied Data Analytics with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Web Scraping, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Jupyter, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Structures

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra, Seaborn, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Logistic Regression

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mastering Business Essentials: Introduction: Emory University
  • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera
  • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 4: Coursera
  • Adobe Indesign for Beginners: Workshop Flyer Design: Coursera
  • Build Your First React Website (Part II): Coursera
  • The Data Driven Manager: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Integrating Test-Driven Development into Your Workflow: LearnQuest
  • GenAI for Risk Management Essentials: Coursera
  • Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit: Microsoft
  • Front-End Development Capstone Project: IBM

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