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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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    Pearson

    Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Big Data, Apache Hive, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Text Mining, Distributed Computing, Java, Debugging, Java Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Becoming a Linux Server Admin

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, TCP/IP, Security Controls, Service Management, File Management, SQL, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create a Landing Page

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Usability, Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Putting SQL to Work: The TechMart Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Database Development, Analytical Skills, Data Transformation, Business Analysis, Technical Communication, Prompt Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Spanner: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Databases, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Scalability, Data Storage Technologies

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Boost R Coding with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Version Control, Collaborative Software, AI Product Strategy, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Documentation, R Programming, Program Development, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    RESTful API with Express

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Data Store, Routing Protocols, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering SQL and Data Management with Teradata

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Dictionary

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Fundamentals for Redshift Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Redshift, SQL, Identity and Access Management, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Database Design, Database Management, Data Import/Export, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Adobe Illustrator Super Speed: Boost Workflow & Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphical Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Hands-on Linux - Self-Hosted WordPress for Linux Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Ubuntu, Linux Servers, WordPress, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Content Management Systems, Linux Commands, Nginx, Servers, Web Servers, Software Installation, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Web Development, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Authentications, Redis, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, NoSQL, Key Management, Data Storage Technologies, Containerization, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Becoming a Linux Server Admin: Packt
  • Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create a Landing Page: Coursera
  • Putting SQL to Work: The TechMart Challenge: Coursera
  • Cloud Spanner: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Boost R Coding with GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
  • RESTful API with Express: Packt
  • Mastering SQL and Data Management with Teradata: Board Infinity
  • BigQuery Fundamentals for Redshift Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Adobe Illustrator Super Speed: Boost Workflow & Efficiency: Skillshare

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