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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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    University of Michigan

    Python에서 데이터베이스 사용하기

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Store, Database Management, Database Design, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Software, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Collection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Generative AI with Vertex AI: Build a customer chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Text Mining, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Jupyter, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Generative AI for Developers: All you need to know!

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, OpenAI API, Generative Model Architectures, AI Workflows, Application Development, AI Integrations, Web Applications, Scripting, Python Programming, Test Script Development, Tool Calling, GitHub, Jupyter

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Data Management with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Practice & Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java, Java Programming, Software Architecture, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, API Design, Software Development, AI Integrations

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UiPath

    Step into RPA

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Web Scraping, Business Process Automation, Automation, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Computing Platforms, Workflow Management, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Finance in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Operating Expense, Expense Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Finance, Health Systems, Cost Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Care, Medicare, Pharmaceuticals, Revenue Management, Medicaid

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    STARWEAVER

    IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Health Technology, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Data Security, Automation, Cloud Applications, Continuous Monitoring, AI Integrations, Open Source Technology, Scalability, Predictive Modeling

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Modern HTML & CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Language, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Web Content, Semantic Web, Integrated Development Environments, Typography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Select Topics in Python: Matplotlib

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Jupyter, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Animations, Python Programming

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    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    James Spurin

    Dive Into Ansible - Beginner to Expert in Ansible - DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, YAML, IT Automation, Docker (Software), Containerization, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Encryption, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Configuration Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    End-to-End iOS Development Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Core Data (Software), Mobile Development, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Scalability, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Apple software proficiency, User Interface (UI), Back-End Web Development, Debugging, Data Persistence, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python에서 데이터베이스 사용하기: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI with Vertex AI: Build a customer chatbot: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Developers: All you need to know!: Pearson
  • Data Management with SQL: Packt
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Practice & Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Step into RPA: UiPath
  • Intro to Finance in Healthcare: Northeastern University
  • IoT Based System Design: Foundations and Applications: STARWEAVER
  • Foundations of Modern HTML & CSS: Packt
  • Select Topics in Python: Matplotlib: Codio

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