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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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    Google

    Explore Raw Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, JSON, Data Preprocessing, Data Structures

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Apache Kafka - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Scalability, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Linux

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    GraphQL Fundamentals–Design APIs,Schema,Frontend Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, JavaScript Frameworks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Application of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Modeling, Machine Learning Methods

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    APIs in Node.js: Write a RESTful API Backend Application

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Applications, Javascript, Application Development

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Spring WebFlux: Build Scalable Reactive Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Software Architecture, Microservices, Spring Boot, Cloud Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Java Programming, Restful API, Performance Tuning, MongoDB, Web Applications, Scalability, Real Time Data, Resilience, Integration Testing, Performance Management, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Scripting, Computer Programming, Data-oriented programming, Scripting Languages, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Simplilearn

    Selenium Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Scripting, Automation, Software Engineering Tools, Browser Compatibility, Test Case, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Modern JavaScript with ES6

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Next.js

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, TypeScript, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Frontend Performance, Server Side, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Development, Routing Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, AI Product Strategy, UI/UX Research, Brainstorming, Innovation, Design Thinking, User Research, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Persona (User Experience), Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Collection, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Explore Raw Data: Google
  • Apache Kafka - An Introduction: Coursera
  • MySQL-for-Data-Engineering: Duke University
  • GraphQL Fundamentals–Design APIs,Schema,Frontend Integration: Board Infinity
  • Cyber Security: Application of AI: Macquarie University
  • APIs in Node.js: Write a RESTful API Backend Application: Coursera
  • Spring WebFlux: Build Scalable Reactive Web Apps: Coursera
  • Python Generators: Duke University
  • Selenium Course for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Modern JavaScript with ES6: Packt

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