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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 California, Davis

    ‏SQL لعلوم البيانات

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Query Languages, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Getting Started with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Graphics Software, No-Code Development, Development Environment, Scripting

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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Samsung

    Samsung Customer Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Problem Solving, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer Communications Management, Product Knowledge, Active Listening, Technical Communication, Communication

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    8 reviews

    Beginner · 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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    Universidad de los Andes

    Fundamentos de TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, Scripting Languages, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAS

    Creating Features for Time Series Data

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    App Engine: Qwik Start - Java

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Java, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Application Development, Cloud Computing, Java Programming, DevOps

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Sprint Planning, Video Production, Technical Documentation, Prototyping, Digital Publishing, User Interface (UI)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Linux Daemon with Go: Build a Webpage Database Crawler

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Unstructured Data, Go (Programming Language), Web Servers, MySQL, Web Scraping, Server Side, Kubernetes, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Linux, Database Software, Relational Databases

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Computer Support Specialists (IT Support)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Desktop Support, Generative AI, End User Training and Support, System Support, Prompt Engineering Tools, Technical Support, Product Support, ChatGPT, Problem Management, Automation

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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Data Analysis with Pivot Tables: Build & Automate

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Macros, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Security, Data Integrity, Automation

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

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

  • ‏SQL لعلوم البيانات: University of California, Davis
  • Getting Started with GameMaker: University of Colorado System
  • Samsung Customer Care Essentials: Samsung
  • Building a Large-Scale, Automated Forecasting System: SAS
  • Fundamentos de TypeScript: Universidad de los Andes
  • Creating Features for Time Series Data: SAS
  • App Engine: Qwik Start - Java: Google Cloud
  • Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Proyecto final: Universidad de los Andes
  • Linux Daemon with Go: Build a Webpage Database Crawler: Coursera
  • Unity Game Development Foundations & 2D Projects: EDUCBA

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