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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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    IBM

    IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Computing Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Services, Scrum (Software Development), Cloud Deployment, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Platforms, Agile Project Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Storage, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Productivity, Infographics, OpenAI, Document Management, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, SQL, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Databases

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Programming Principles, IT Automation, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, File Management, Data Structures

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, System Configuration, Artificial Intelligence, OSI Models, General Networking, Data Security, Test Planning

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Linux Commands, Data Pipelines, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Design Strategies

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Meta iOS Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Apple iOS, User Research, Usability Testing, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Javascript

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Matplotlib, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, NumPy, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, React Redux, Browser Compatibility, User Centered Design, GitHub, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Responsive Web Design, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Webpack, HTML and CSS, Application Development, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Engineering Software

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Test Case, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
  • Generative AI Data Analyst: Vanderbilt University
  • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
  • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
  • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM
  • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox: Johns Hopkins University
  • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
  • Data Analysis with Python: IBM
  • Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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