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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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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Web Scraping Tutorial with Scrapy and Python for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Processing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JSON, Data Capture, Application Programming Interface (API), MongoDB, Data Storage, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Exploring Your Ecommerce Dataset with SQL in Google BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Big Data, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Google Analytics

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Installation et Configuration Python avec Visual Studio Code

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, System Configuration

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, MongoDB, Middleware, Databases, Database Systems

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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    End to End LLMs with Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Azure, OpenAI API, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Application Deployment, Embeddings, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability

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    Rating, 2.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Salesforce Starter Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Integration, Contract Management, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Web Services, Business Reporting, Data Ethics, Integration Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, Security Controls, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Data Security

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis, SQL

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Manufacturing and Production, Six Sigma Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Analysis, Change Management, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sustainable Systems, Operations Research, AI Enablement

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    AI with Python: Apply & Implement ML Models

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Model Evaluation, Jupyter, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Matplotlib, Supervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Building a Large-Scale, Automated Forecasting System

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Vector Search with Relational Databases using PostgreSQL: SkillUp
  • Web Scraping Tutorial with Scrapy and Python for Beginners: Packt
  • Exploring Your Ecommerce Dataset with SQL in Google BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Installation et Configuration Python avec Visual Studio Code: Coursera
  • Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express: Board Infinity
  • End to End LLMs with Azure: Duke University
  • Salesforce Starter Kit: Coursera
  • Intermediate Ethical Hacking Techniques: Packt
  • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Manufacturing Systems Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide : Starweaver

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