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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

    Selenium Python Automation Testing and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Test Script Development, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, File I/O, Test Tools, Continuous Delivery, Functional Testing, Automation, UI Components, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management

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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Vector Databases, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, SQL, LLM Application, Query Languages, Data Wrangling, AI Integrations, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    AI Infrastructure: Introduction to AI Hypercomputer

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Model Optimization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, AI Workflows, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture

    4.2
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Computer Literacy, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Security Awareness, digital literacy, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Cloud Systems Software

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Virtualization, Data Store, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtual Machines, Application Frameworks, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Management, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    319 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Applied Data Analytics with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, SQL, Database Systems, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Query Languages, Python Programming, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Programming Principles, Data Collection

    4.2
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn Tailwind CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Java Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Frontend Integration, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Database Development, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Databases, Web Design and Development, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents

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    10 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 2

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Tax Management, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset, Securities (Finance), Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Inventory Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Management, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Depreciation, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements

    4.9
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Front-End Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, User Story, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, GitHub Copilot, Mobile Development, Semantic Web, Git (Version Control System)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Introduction to MATLAB Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, LLM Application, Matlab, Code Reusability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Selenium Python Automation Testing and Frameworks: Packt
  • Gemini in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • AI Infrastructure: Introduction to AI Hypercomputer: Google Cloud
  • Python Scripting: Duke University
  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers: Coursera
  • Cloud Systems Software: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Applied Data Analytics with Python and SQL: Edureka
  • Learn Tailwind CSS: Scrimba
  • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Accounting 2: University of Lausanne

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