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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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    Packt

    Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Import/Export, Patch Management, Memory Management, Database Systems, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Database Software, Database Management, Operational Databases, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Server Administration, Data Maintenance, Query Languages, User Accounts, System Configuration

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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering, Process Validation, Safety Culture, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Change Order, Design Specifications, Systems Design

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Trustworthy AI for Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Integrations, Healthcare Ethics, AI Workflows, Machine Learning, Health Informatics, Verification And Validation, Health Technology, Model Evaluation, Data Governance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Data Science for Health Research

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Histogram, Biostatistics, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scripting, Statistical Software, Package and Software Management, Scripting Languages

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Cloud FinOps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Billing Systems, Cloud Computing, Billing, Cloud Services, Cost Management, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Cost Control, Budget Management, Billing & Invoicing, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Operating Cost, Dashboard, Resource Utilization, Financial Data, Budgeting, Cost Containment, Financial Management

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Selecting the Right LLM with Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Model Evaluation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Computer Programming, Generative Model Architectures

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Record Keeping

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Les Expressions Lambda et Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Empowering with web3.js: Web3 Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Frontend Integration, Transaction Processing, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Event Monitoring, Development Environment, Web Development, Web Applications, Program Development, Secure Coding, Web Development Tools, React.js, Emerging Technologies, Application Development, Javascript

    4.8
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, Web Development, Data Validation

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    Network Security Support Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Technical Support and Services, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Security Software, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Memory Management, Malware Protection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero: Packt
  • Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Trustworthy AI for Healthcare Management: Politecnico di Milano
  • Data Science for Health Research: University of Michigan
  • Cloud FinOps: Board Infinity
  • Selecting the Right LLM with Hugging Face: Coursera
  • Create a Record of Students using Abstraction in Java: Coursera
  • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera
  • Les Expressions Lambda et Java: Coursera
  • Empowering with web3.js: Web3 Applications: EDUCBA

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