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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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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Messaging & Collaboration Apps: Teams/Zoom

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Slack (Software), Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Communication, Scheduling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Public Health, Community Health, Social Impact, Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Window Functions for Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages, Database Management, Database Systems, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Certificado: Google Cloud Digital Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Real Time Data, Cloud Management, Digital Transformation, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, Looker (Software), Cloud Services, Business Intelligence, Cost Management, Data Strategy, Data Transformation, Containerization, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), File Management, Image Quality, Layout Design, Software Installation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Development

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Restful API, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Java, Development Environment, Image Analysis, Software Development, Computer Vision

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, SQL, Data Persistence, Data Analysis, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Estructuras de datos de Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Development Environment, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Development Methodologies Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Software Engineering, Scrum (Software Development), Computer Programming, Kubernetes

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Affiliate Marketing Course

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing Channel, Content Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics, Blogs, Marketing Analytics

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI Agents, Business Process, Stakeholder Communications, Business Intelligence, Business Transformation, Data Visualization, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Get Started with Messaging & Collaboration Apps: Teams/Zoom: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: University of Minnesota
  • SQL Window Functions for Analytics: Coursera
  • Certificado: Google Cloud Digital Leader: Google Cloud
  • Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D: Skillshare
  • Generative AI for Java and Spring Development: SkillUp
  • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Estructuras de datos de Python: University of Michigan
  • Development Methodologies Overview: LearnQuest
  • Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone: Edureka

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