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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Dataflow: Qwik Start - Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Development Environment, Cloud Development, Cloud Services, Program Development, Software Installation, Computer Programming Tools

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Codio

    SQL for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Stored Procedure, Databases, Transaction Processing, Data Manipulation, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    React Bootcamp with .NET API (Router, Redux Toolkit, Hooks)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Applications, UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development Tools, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Authorization (Computing), Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Javascript, Microsoft Azure, Network Routing, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Validation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Responsible and Ethical AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integrity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Dynamic No-Code Apps

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, User Centered Design, Mobile Development, Web Applications, User Interface (UI) Design, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Feedback, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Root Cause Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Minimal API Development with ASP.NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Postman API Platform, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Development Tools, Authorization (Computing), Endpoint Security, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to D3.js

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), JSON, Data Mapping, Javascript

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    PyQt Training Intermediate Level

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphical Tools, Python Programming, Computer Graphics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Discovering BI: From Warehousing to Interactive Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Databases, Data Mart, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Star Schema, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Foundations of Embedded Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Pseudocode, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Systems Integration, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Real Time Data, Peripheral Devices

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Simulation for Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Transformation, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Research, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verification And Validation, Process Optimization, Data Integration, Risk Management, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Probability & Statistics, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Working with Version Control

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Issue Tracking, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Dataflow: Qwik Start - Python: Google Cloud
  • SQL for Software Developers: Codio
  • React Bootcamp with .NET API (Router, Redux Toolkit, Hooks): Packt
  • Responsible and Ethical AI: Northeastern University
  • Build Dynamic No-Code Apps: Coursera
  • Minimal API Development with ASP.NET Core: Packt
  • Introduction to D3.js: Coursera
  • PyQt Training Intermediate Level: EDUCBA
  • Discovering BI: From Warehousing to Interactive Dashboards: Coursera
  • Foundations of Embedded Software Design: Coursera

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