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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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    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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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 [1Z0-808]

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Oracle SQL Developer, Code Reusability, Oracle Databases, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Build Your Own iOS App

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Animations, Application Development, Computer Vision, Image Analysis

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    70 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures & Algorithms in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Patterns and Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Engineering, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Programming Principles, Conceptual Design

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Project Management Quickstart

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Communications, Team Performance Management, People Management, Project Planning, Dependency Analysis, Communication Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Economics, Market Trend, Business Economics, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Operating Cost, Demand Planning, Business Strategy, Revenue Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Cost Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Copilot Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Patterns, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Microsoft Power Platform, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Performance Tuning, Business Logic, AI Integrations, Agentic systems, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Integration, User Feedback

    1.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Data Analysis with NumPy and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Reporting, Data Wrangling, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Plot (Graphics), Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Processing, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Blockchain Security

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Network Security, Application Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Exploitation techniques, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, Application Deployment, Scripting, Test Script Development, Development Testing, Devops Tools, Test Automation, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, Integration Testing, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, 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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    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript 2: Async JS, APIs, Operators, Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Oracle Autonomous Database Professional: Oracle
  • Exam Prep: Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 [1Z0-808]: Whizlabs
  • Build Your Own iOS App: University of Toronto
  • Foundations of Data Structures & Algorithms in Python: Packt
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Patterns and Principles: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Project Management Quickstart: University of Washington
  • Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior: Illinois Tech
  • Copilot Studio: Coursera
  • Data Analysis with NumPy and Pandas: EDUCBA
  • Blockchain Security: Infosec

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