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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    EDUCBA

    Master Sqoop for Data Transfer in Hadoop Ecosystems

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export, Data Migration, Data Integration, MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Processing, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Testing and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Software Development Tools, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Blender Texturing, Sculpting and Unity Integration

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Graphics Software, Data Mapping, Data Import/Export, Systems Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative AI for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Database Design, LLM Application, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, OpenAI API, Application Design, Generative AI, Database Management, AI Enablement, Code Review, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Dependency Analysis, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Cloud-Native Architecture and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing

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    Coursera

    Healthcare SQL for Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Health Informatics, Performance Tuning, Data Access, Databases, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Secure Coding, Clinical Data Management, Stored Procedure, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design & Optimize SQL Database Schemas

    Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Database Design, Star Schema, Database Development, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Technical Documentation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI Model Development & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, AWS SageMaker, Data Pipelines, Apache Airflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Systems Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Cloud Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Unit Testing, API Design, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Data Validation, CI/CD, Keras (Neural Network Library)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build a Construction Website Using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Usability, Content Management Systems, Web Development, Performance Tuning, Project Design, Application Deployment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation, Apache, Responsive Web Design, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, MySQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Mathematical Foundations for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Database Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Master Sqoop for Data Transfer in Hadoop Ecosystems: EDUCBA
  • Software Testing and Automation: University of Minnesota
  • Blender Texturing, Sculpting and Unity Integration: Packt
  • Analyze and Build a Real-Time Chat App with Node.js: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Cloud-Native Architecture and Microservices: Packt
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthcare SQL for Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Design & Optimize SQL Database Schemas: Coursera
  • AI Model Development & Deployment: Coursera

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