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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


  • P

    Packt

    Advanced UI Components & Data Visualization in SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Interactive Data Visualization, Apple Xcode, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Animations, Data Management, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Real-World Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Integration, A/B Testing, Data Import/Export, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Git (Version Control System), Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, GitHub, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, SQL

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Java FullStack Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, Data Structures, Spring Boot, Eclipse (Software), Restful API, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Model View Controller, Java, Front-End Web Development, Spring Framework, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Web Components, Development Environment, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    860 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Test Java Applications Using TestNG

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, Application Development, Software Testing, Test Case, Data Modeling, User Interface (UI), Business Logic, Maintainability, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Serverless Automation with AWS Lambda

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Cloud Solutions, Network Troubleshooting, Server Side, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Data Pipelines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Reporting, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Software Installation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Risk Management, Agile Product Development, Management Reporting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Java Concepts Through a Real-World Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Software Documentation, Application Design, Software Testing, Performance Tuning, Data Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    SQL Querying: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Query Languages, Database Software, Database Design, Data Import/Export, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    API Development and Model Serving

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Load Balancing, Containerization, Docker (Software), Model Deployment, Restful API, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, OAuth, Tool Calling, Scalability, JSON, Servers, Application Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Fundamentos TIC para negocios: Programación

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Programming, Web Applications, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Information Technology, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Javascript, SQL, Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced UI Components & Data Visualization in SwiftUI: Packt
  • Python for Real-World Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Java FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
  • Build and Test Java Applications Using TestNG: EDUCBA
  • Build Serverless Automation with AWS Lambda: EDUCBA
  • Inferential Statistics: Duke University
  • Scrum Master Certification: LearnQuest
  • Apply Java Concepts Through a Real-World Case Study: EDUCBA
  • SQL Querying: Fundamentals: Logical Operations

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