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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de usuario a explorador de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Package and Software Management, Graphing, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Database Integration and Management

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Scripting, Computer Programming, Data-oriented programming, Scripting Languages, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrimba

    Learn UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Maintainability, Layout Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Usability, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory, Animations, Creativity

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Code Review, Software Documentation, Debugging, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    NIIT

    Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Integrated Development Environments

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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Finance in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Expense Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Care, Medicare, Pharmaceuticals, Revenue Management, Medicaid, Insurance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Business, Marketing, Economics, Advertising, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Strategies, Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Case Studies, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Business Planning, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Javascript, Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, jQuery, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, User Experience, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Software Documentation, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Technical Documentation, Restful API, JSON, YAML, Software Design

    4.1
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Designing the Future of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Mobile Banking, Banking Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Financial Regulations, Payment Systems, International Finance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Retail Banking, API Design, Data Governance, Finance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Python: de usuario a explorador de datos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Database Integration and Management: Microsoft
  • Python Generators: Duke University
  • Learn UI Design: Scrimba
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3: NIIT
  • Intro to Finance in Healthcare: Northeastern University
  • Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools: Board Infinity
  • Managing Relational Databases: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia

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