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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Edureka

    Developing Applications with Claude API

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, LLM Application, JSON, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Softer Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Storytelling, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Driving engagement, De-escalation Techniques, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Vulnerability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Open-Source QA: Cypress, JMeter & xUnit Testing

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Automation, Test Tools, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Performance Testing, Selenium (Software), Quality Assurance, Integration Testing, Test Case, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), IT Automation, Scripting, Debugging, Network Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Build Reusable React Components

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Maintainability, Javascript, Programming Principles

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Complete jQuery Course - Beginner to Professional

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Ajax, Javascript and jQuery, JSON, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Game Design, Data Validation, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Cypress Automation Testing Framework - Zero To Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, OAuth, Software Testing, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Case, Test Tools, Git (Version Control System), Test Data, Software Installation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Web Applications, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Programming Interface (API), Exploitation techniques, Web Servers, Cloud Security, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Seaborn Python Data Visualization & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Literacy, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Box Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Bases de Datos SQL en Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Data Integration, Managed Services, Data Migration, Cloud Services

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrimba

    Introduction to ES6+

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Javascript, Cross Platform Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Ingesting DICOM Data with the Healthcare API

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Health Informatics, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Health Information Management, Data Store, Medical Records, Clinical Data Management, Cloud Management, Medical Imaging, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Developing Applications with Claude API: Edureka
  • The Softer Side of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Open-Source QA: Cypress, JMeter & xUnit Testing: Coursera
  • Build Reusable React Components: Scrimba
  • The Complete jQuery Course - Beginner to Professional: Packt
  • Cypress Automation Testing Framework - Zero To Hero: Packt
  • A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python: Packt
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Seaborn Python Data Visualization & Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Bases de Datos SQL en Azure: Coursera

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