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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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    Scrimba

    Learn HTML Forms

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Interaction Design, UI Components, Browser Compatibility, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Packt

    Go (Golang) for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Matplotlib, A/B Testing, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Data Wrangling with MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Database Management, Database Systems, Database Development, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Database Design, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Scalability, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    AI Engineering and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Generative AI Agents, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), BeeAI, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, AI Orchestration, Artificial Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Model Training, Scalability, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    SQL for Software Developers

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Health Care Administration, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Process Improvement, Systems Thinking, Patient Coordination, Health Technology, Care Coordination, Process Optimization, Workflow Management, Resource Allocation, Regulatory Requirements, Health Systems, Coordinating, Systems Integration, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software-Defined Networking, IT Automation, JSON, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Network Infrastructure, Restful API, Network Planning And Design, Extensible Languages and XML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Configuration Management, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Forecasting, Model Optimization, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Data-driven websites: JSON, APIs and Templates

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, Ajax, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Data Structures

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Cloud FinOps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Billing Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Billing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cost Containment, Cost Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cost Reduction, Accountability, Account Management, Governance

    4.5 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • N

    Northeastern University

    Machine Learning for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Health Informatics, Acute Care, Emerging Technologies, Health Technology, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, AI Integrations, Clinical Informatics, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Health Care, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Home Health Care, Responsible AI, Business Process Improvement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn HTML Forms: Scrimba
  • Go (Golang) for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On: Packt
  • Data Science Fundamentals, Part 2: Pearson
  • Data Wrangling with MongoDB: Edureka
  • AI Engineering and Deployment: Packt
  • SQL for Software Developers: Codio
  • Operations Management in Healthcare- Streamlining Systems: Coursera
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7: Pearson
  • A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python: Packt
  • Data-driven websites: JSON, APIs and Templates: University of London

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