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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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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Managing Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Design, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Analysis

    4.8
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Intro to Python: Setup and Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Application Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Virtual Machines, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), File Management, Image Quality, Layout Design, Software Versioning, Software Installation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Real-time data visualization dashboard using Node-red

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization Software, Real Time Data, Node.JS, Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, JSON, Javascript

    4.3
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Select Topics in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Text Mining, GitHub, Large Language Modeling, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Package and Software Management, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Plot (Graphics), Application Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization Software, Unit Testing, Cloud Deployment, Jupyter, Database Development, Data Processing, Virtual Environment, Dependency Analysis, Python Programming

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Refreshers

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Identity and Access Management, Node.JS, Browser Compatibility

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    NIIT

    Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Node.JS, Software Documentation, Web Services, Middleware, Authentications, JSON, Web Frameworks, Server Side, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing)

    3.9
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    24 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    K-Means Clustering 101: World Happiness Report

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Plotly, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.7
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    28DIGITAL

    Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Market Opportunities, Internet Of Things, Supply Chain Management, Data Integration, Distributed Computing, Systems Integration, Interoperability, Scalability, Market Trend

    4.5
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    338 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    TypeScript String Properties and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles

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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Sciences, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry

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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Blazor for Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, ASP.NET, Performance Tuning, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Server Side, Debugging

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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

  • Managing Relational Databases: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Intro to Python: Setup and Data Processing: Logical Operations
  • Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D: Skillshare
  • Real-time data visualization dashboard using Node-red: Coursera
  • Select Topics in Python: Codio
  • JavaScript Security Refreshers: Infosec
  • Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
  • K-Means Clustering 101: World Happiness Report: Coursera
  • Blockchain 360: A State of the Art for Professionals: 28DIGITAL
  • TypeScript String Properties and Methods: Coursera

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