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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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    Simplilearn

    Docker Networking Fundamentals Training

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Docker (Software), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Containerization, Application Deployment, General Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Scenario Testing, Real Time Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Secure AI with Privacy and Access Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Security Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Authorization (Computing), Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cyber Governance, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Electrones en Acción: Electrónica y Arduinos para tus propios Inventos

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Wiring Diagram, Control Systems, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Script with Confluence API

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, API Gateway, Scripting, API Design, API Testing, Restful API, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Performance Tuning, Content Management, Scalability, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python for Data Visualization - A Beginner's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Jupyter, NumPy, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Relational Databases, Data Integration, Apache Hadoop, Data Warehousing, Databases, Data Lakes, SQL, Data Governance, Apache Spark, Data Security, NoSQL, Data Transformation, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Effective Game Design Patterns - Unity 6 Compatible

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Animations, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Machine Learning with R

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build and Implement a Real-Time Chat App with NodeJS

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Career Development For Open Source Data Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master PostgreSQL Database Design and SQL Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Data Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

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

  • Docker Networking Fundamentals Training: Simplilearn
  • Secure AI with Privacy and Access Controls: Coursera
  • Electrones en Acción: Electrónica y Arduinos para tus propios Inventos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Script with Confluence API: Coursera
  • Python for Data Visualization - A Beginner's Guide: Packt
  • Introduction to Data Engineering: IBM
  • Effective Game Design Patterns - Unity 6 Compatible: Packt
  • Machine Learning with R: Packt
  • Build and Implement a Real-Time Chat App with NodeJS: EDUCBA
  • Career Development For Open Source Data Engineering: Coursera

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