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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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    Coursera

    Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Scala Programming, Build Tools, Software Development, Software Installation, Software Engineering

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    클라우드 컴퓨팅 기초(Cloud 101)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Technologies, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Managed Services, Computing Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Serverless Computing, Service Level, Microsoft Azure, Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Private Cloud, Emerging Technologies, Kubernetes

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Vector Search with Relational Databases using PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Embeddings, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, SQL, NoSQL, Node.JS, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Agile Dev Practices: SDLC & Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, Software Development Methodologies, Application Lifecycle Management, Interpersonal Communications, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Quality Management, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Embeddings, Transfer Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

    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

    Self-Driving Car Specialization Course

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Robotics, Automation, Embedded Software, Test Automation, Simulations, Systems Architecture, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Software Architecture, Traffic Flow Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Predictive Modeling, Safety Standards

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, API Gateway, Devops Tools, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, DevOps, Google Cloud Platform, Test Case, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Naive Bayes 101: Resume Selection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Text Mining, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Unity Game Development Foundations & 2D Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Scripting, Software Architecture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Interactive Design, Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), UI Components, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Data Analysis with NumPy and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Reporting, Jupyter, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Python Programming, Data Analysis Software

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Finance for Non-Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Working Capital, Financial Forecasting, Cost Management, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Operating Expense

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Fundamentals with Rust: Build a CLI Distance Calculator

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Secure Coding, Software Development, Computer Programming, Debugging

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA: Coursera
  • 클라우드 컴퓨팅 기초(Cloud 101): LearnQuest
  • Vector Search with Relational Databases using PostgreSQL: SkillUp
  • Agile Dev Practices: SDLC & Project Management: Northeastern University
  • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers : Whizlabs
  • Self-Driving Car Specialization Course: Packt
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Pearson
  • Naive Bayes 101: Resume Selection with Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Unity Game Development Foundations & 2D Projects: EDUCBA
  • Data Analysis with NumPy and Pandas: EDUCBA

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