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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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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Ciência de Dados para Finanças

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, FinTech, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Deep Learning, Data Modeling, R Programming, Market Data, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Financial Market

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Agile and Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Prioritization, Lean Methodologies, Project Management Life Cycle, Waterfall Methodology, Continuous Integration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Design, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Development Tools, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts

    4.9
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Databases

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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Software Development on SAP HANA

    Skills you'll gain: SAP S/4HANA, Data Modeling, SAP Applications, Systems Architecture, Functional Requirement, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Organizational Structure, Real Time Data, Compliance Reporting, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    商管統計資料分析一 (Analytics for Business and Management (I))

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Feature Engineering, Statistical Inference, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Customer Service, Customer Support, Application Programming Interface (API), User Flows, Test Case, Python Programming, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Resolución de problemas por búsqueda

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Desarrollo de software Agile

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Serverless Architectures on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Infrastructure, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Deployment, Authentications, Amazon S3, Automation, Amazon DynamoDB, Scalability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Human Machine Interfaces, Communication Systems, Applied Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ciência de Dados para Finanças: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Foundations of Agile and Exam Preparation: Packt
  • Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone: Packt
  • Data Analysis with SQL: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Software Development on SAP HANA: SkillUp
  • 商管統計資料分析一 (Analytics for Business and Management (I)): National Taiwan University
  • Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT: Coursera
  • Resolución de problemas por búsqueda: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Desarrollo de software Agile: University of Minnesota

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