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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    مجموعة أدوات عالم البيانات

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Transformation, Data Science, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Processing, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface

    4.7
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    107 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Warehousing, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    The Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Tableau Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Looker (Software), Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, PostgreSQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, SQL, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Timelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    DevOps and Build Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Package and Software Management, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Scripting, Test Automation, Continuous Integration, IT Automation, Integration Testing, DevOps, Python Programming, Selenium (Software), Web Scraping

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Python Programming, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, OS Process Management, File Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Cloud Run Functions on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Operational Databases, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Android App Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Jetpack, Android Development, Android Studio, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Kotlin, Application Development, Wireframing, User Flows

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python GUI Development with PyQt

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), MySQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Database Design, Application Deployment, Application Design, Python Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Database Management, Graphical Tools, Database Application, Databases, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Development Environment

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Getting Started with CyberGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Node.JS, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Database Development, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Query Languages, JSON, Database Management, Authorization (Computing), Distributed Computing, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Development, Postman API Platform, Server Side, Database Design

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • مجموعة أدوات عالم البيانات: Johns Hopkins University
  • Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying: Microsoft
  • The Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst Capstone Project: SkillUp
  • Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel: Packt
  • DevOps and Build Automation with Python: LearnQuest
  • Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems: EDUCBA
  • Developing Applications with Cloud Run Functions on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Android App Capstone : Meta
  • Python GUI Development with PyQt: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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