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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

    Apply SQL Server Fundamentals for Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Relational Databases, Database Design, SQL, Database Systems, Database Management, Query Languages, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Servers, System Configuration, Software Installation, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Analyze SSRS Reports with SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft SQL Servers, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Business Intelligence, SQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Robótica

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Basic Electrical Systems, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Control Systems, Engineering, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Remote Access Systems, Construction, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    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
    ·
    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

  • P

    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

  • I

    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
    ·
    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Machine Learning with R

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced iOS Development with Swift, Gestures & APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Application Lifecycle Management, Mobile Development, UI Components, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Persistence, User Interface (UI), Web Services, Programming Principles, JSON, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Validate Multimodal Data: Ensure Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Verification And Validation, Reconciliation, Debugging, Auditing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Apply SQL Server Fundamentals for Relational Databases: EDUCBA
  • Build and Analyze SSRS Reports with SQL Server: EDUCBA
  • Robótica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • 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
  • Machine Learning with R: Packt
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Introduction to Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques: Packt

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