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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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    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Query Languages, Data Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrum Alliance

    Agile Coaching Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Culture Transformation, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Change, Meeting Facilitation, Business Transformation, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Agile Product Development, Organizational Structure, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Mentorship, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Strategic Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Building and Deploying GenAI Agents for Process Automation

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Model Deployment, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, AI Enablement, No-Code Development, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Process Optimization, System Monitoring, Tool Calling, Performance Analysis, Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), No-Code Development, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, Content Management, Configuration Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Dashboard Development with Shiny: GenAI for Retail Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Data Wrangling, User Interface (UI) Design, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    API Validation with Postman

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, API Testing, Data Validation, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Verification And Validation, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Performance Testing, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Authentications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Excel Skills: Analyze, Automate & Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Data Validation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Integrity, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Debugging, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Variable Selection, Model Validation, Nonlinear Regression

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

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mastering HCM: Oracle Fusion & Dayforce Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Dayforce (HCM Software), HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Human Resources, Compliance Management, Compliance Reporting, Payroll, Data Architecture, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Workforce Planning, Oracle Cloud Applications, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Enterprise Resource Planning, Workflow Management, Data Integration, Business Strategy, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Modern JavaScript from The Beginning [Second Edition]

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Design and Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, JSON, Restful API, Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Application Deployment, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Prototyping

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Notion for Beginners: Build Powerful Dashboards & Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Timelines, Database Management, Databases, Project Schedules, Data Visualization, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Information Architecture, Kanban Principles, Collaborative Software, Content Development and Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Oracle SQL Exam Prep: LearnQuest
  • Agile Coaching Essentials: Scrum Alliance
  • Building and Deploying GenAI Agents for Process Automation: SkillUp
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Pearson
  • Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course: Packt
  • Dashboard Development with Shiny: GenAI for Retail Analysis: Coursera
  • API Validation with Postman: Coursera
  • Master Excel Skills: Analyze, Automate & Visualize Data: EDUCBA
  • Variable Selection, Model Validation, Nonlinear Regression: Illinois Tech
  • Mastering HCM: Oracle Fusion & Dayforce Essentials: Coursera

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