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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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    Packt

    SwiftUI & Node.js: Intro to Full Stack Development

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, User Interface (UI), Restful API, Swift Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Software, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Development Environment, MongoDB, Javascript, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a no-code one page SMB website with Carrd

    Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Development and Management, Web Content, No-Code Development, Marketing Collateral, Web Design, Driving engagement, Web Development, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    PyQt Training Advanced Level

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Design, Python Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Database Application, Database Management, Software Design, Application Development, Data Access

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Large-Scale Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Transaction Processing, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Query Languages, Big Data, Databases, Data Processing, Machine Learning, SQL, Data Access

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    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Teradata for Data Warehouse & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Stored Procedure, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Transformation, Data Storage, Relational Databases, Solution Design, Database Management Systems, Data Import/Export, Database Design, System Implementation, Mainframe Computing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Architect Reusable AI Agent Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Systems Architecture, API Design, Maintainability, Systems Design, Solution Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Master ChatGPT & OpenAI APIs – Build AI Tools in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, LangChain, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Advanced GenAI Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI, AI Enablement, API Design, AI Security, Software Development, Database Design, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Whizlabs

    Automation With Salt

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Automation, System Configuration, YAML, Systems Administration, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Unity Android Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, 3D Assets, Graphics Software, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    CPS Design with ARM Core using MicroPython for Industries

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Control Systems, Civil Engineering, Electronic Systems, Public Works, Electronic Hardware, Structural Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Automation, Integrated Development Environments, Environmental Monitoring, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Communication Systems, Display Devices, Real Time Data, Peripheral Devices

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • SwiftUI & Node.js: Intro to Full Stack Development: Packt
  • Create a no-code one page SMB website with Carrd: Coursera
  • PyQt Training Advanced Level: EDUCBA
  • Large-Scale Database Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mastering Teradata for Data Warehouse & Analytics: Board Infinity
  • Architect Reusable AI Agent Systems: Coursera
  • Master ChatGPT & OpenAI APIs – Build AI Tools in Python: Packt
  • Advanced GenAI Development Practices: SkillUp
  • Build Reusable React Components: Scrimba
  • Automation With Salt: Whizlabs

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