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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Implement SQL Server Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity, Test Data, Data Manipulation, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Build a Real-Time Chat App with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Server Side, Front-End Web Development, Computer Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply R for Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Data Mining, Statistical Modeling, Risk Modeling, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics, Transaction Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master MariaDB: Install, Design & Manage Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Operational Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Application, Database Systems, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Back-End Web Development, Data Structures, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Modern Web Development with Blazor WebAssembly and .NET

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, JavaScript Frameworks, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Development Tools, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Maintainability, Software Design, UI Components, Data Validation, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply OpenCV for Real-Time Computer Vision Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Program Development, Data Science, Real Time Data, Python Programming, Development Environment, NumPy, Machine Learning Methods, System Design and Implementation, Motion Graphics, Model Deployment, Software Installation, Debugging

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Generative AI & AWS AI Practitioner Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Transfer Learning, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Build Your First Game in Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Applied Text Mining in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Google Advanced Data Analytics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Project Design, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Portfolio Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply jQuery & jQuery UI in Real-World Web Projects

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Software Testing, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Usability, Maintainability

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Visualize Data Using Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, R (Software), R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spatial Analysis, Forecasting, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design and Implement SQL Server Databases: EDUCBA
  • Analyze and Build a Real-Time Chat App with Node.js: EDUCBA
  • Apply R for Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning: EDUCBA
  • Master MariaDB: Install, Design & Manage Databases: EDUCBA
  • Modern Web Development with Blazor WebAssembly and .NET: Packt
  • Apply OpenCV for Real-Time Computer Vision Projects: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI & AWS AI Practitioner Certification: Packt
  • Build Your First Game in Unity: Packt
  • Applied Text Mining in Python: University of Michigan
  • Google Advanced Data Analytics Capstone: Google

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