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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Dealing With Missing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), Statistical Methods, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression

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    Mixed · 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, Database Design, Relational Databases, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Modern Web Development Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, CI/CD, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Deployment, Load Balancing, OAuth, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, Web Applications, Web Development, .NET Framework, Microservices

    4.9
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    172 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Storage in Microsoft Azure for Associate Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Store, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Database Application, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Development, Data Management, Data Modeling, Security Controls, Cloud Applications, Database Architecture and Administration, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Data Access, Cloud Management, Analytics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Event-Driven Programming, Cultural Responsiveness, Program Development, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Graphical Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Application Frameworks, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

    5
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    19 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Programación musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Electronic Hardware, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Digital Communications, Hardware Design, Patch Management, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Music Performance, Dataflow, Data Sharing, Creative Design, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Containerization, API Gateway, Devops Tools, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, DevOps, Development Environment, Debugging, YAML, Software Installation, Network Routing, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.7
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Digital Assets, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Software Development, Go (Programming Language), Cryptography, Transaction Processing, FinTech, Encryption, Business Logic, Business Analysis, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    GenAI and LLMs on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon Web Services, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Model Training, AI Workflows, Continuous Monitoring, Data Ethics, Rust (Programming Language), Generative AI, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Continuous Delivery, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud API, Cloud Deployment, Machine Learning, Microsoft Azure, Model Training, AI Workflows, Software Engineering, Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Oracle

    Oracle Autonomous Database Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Oracle Cloud, Database Administration, Data Import/Export, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Application Development, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, SQL, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Scalability

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Dealing With Missing Data: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera
  • Modern Web Development Specialization: EDUCBA
  • Data Storage in Microsoft Azure for Associate Developers: Microsoft
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists: University of California San Diego
  • Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 2: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Programación musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Pearson
  • From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials: AI CERTs
  • GenAI and LLMs on AWS: Duke University

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