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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Hosting, Database Management, Cloud Management, SQL

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Spring Boot Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Web Applications, Application Development, Restful API, Application Frameworks, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Authentications, User Interface (UI), Databases

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Transformation, JSON, Query Languages, Data Pipelines, Pandas (Python Package), Data Collection, Generative AI, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Unstructured Data, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Interpretable Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Ethics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Logistic Regression, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Bokeh

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Software Installation, Python Programming

    4.1
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Structures, Scripting, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Learn SQL with Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Management, Database Design, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Integrity, Data Architecture, Data Processing

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Market Liquidity, FinTech, Financial Market, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Systems, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Governance, Identity and Access Management, Financial Trading, Financial Regulation, Asset Management, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Financial Services, Network Protocols, System Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Ultimate Guide to FastAPI and Backend Development

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, React.js, Authentications, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, PostgreSQL, API Gateway, Software Documentation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, Python Programming, Database Management, Restful API, SQL, API Design, Databases

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Middleware, Debugging, Application Deployment, Application Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Cross Platform Development, Software Architecture, Network Routing, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Testing, Debugging, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    UI Design for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Typography, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Maintainability, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Layout Design, Web Development, Usability, Prototyping, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Spring Boot Foundations: Packt
  • Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL: DeepLearning.AI
  • Interpretable Machine Learning: Duke University
  • Data Visualization using Bokeh: Coursera
  • Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators: Coursera
  • Learn SQL with Databricks: Edureka
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone: The State University of New York
  • Ultimate Guide to FastAPI and Backend Development: Packt
  • Introduction to .NET Core: Board Infinity

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