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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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    EDUCBA

    Java Servlets Case Study - Online Admission Process

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Database Development, Systems Development, Database Design, Databases, Application Design, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Business Logic, Secure Coding, Data Validation, Process Modeling, Payment Systems, Document Management, Authentications, Verification And Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Windows可视化程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Programming Principles, C# (Programming Language), UI Components, Microsoft Windows, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Graphical Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Application Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Sort and Filter Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Database Software, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Access

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Develop an ASP.NET Core web app that consumes an API

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Restful API, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Middleware, Software Installation

    2.6
    Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Manipulation with dplyr in R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, R Programming, R (Software), Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Cloud Deployment, Data Structures, Development Environment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Regular Expressions in SQL

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    NIIT

    Building User Interfaces Using Functional React Components

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Test Case, JavaScript Frameworks, Unit Testing, Code Reusability, Test Script Development, UI Components, Software Testing, Development Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Context Management, Data Sharing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Software Development, Python Programming

    4.1
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Illinois Tech

    Variable Selection, Model Validation, Nonlinear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Styling & JavaScript Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Program Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Event-Driven Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Arduino Bootcamp - Learning Through Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Telecommunications, Hardware Design, Program Development, Communication Systems, Display Devices, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronic Components, Development Environment, Electrical Wiring, Programming Principles, Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Java Servlets Case Study - Online Admission Process: EDUCBA
  • Windows可视化程序设计: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Sort and Filter Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Develop an ASP.NET Core web app that consumes an API: Microsoft
  • Data Manipulation with dplyr in R: Coursera
  • Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!: Packt
  • Introduction to Regular Expressions in SQL: Coursera
  • Building User Interfaces Using Functional React Components: NIIT
  • Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python: Coursera
  • Variable Selection, Model Validation, Nonlinear Regression: Illinois Tech

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