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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Technical Review, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Debugging

    4.5
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    647 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Design and Implement SQL Server Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Stored Procedure, Transaction Processing, Case Studies, SQL, SQL Server Reporting Services, Databases, Database Management, System Testing, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Application, Data Integrity, User Interface (UI), System Configuration, Loyalty Programs, Server Administration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Python for Data Analysis: Step-By-Step with Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Design Scalable OpenGL Rendering Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Computer Graphics, Software Design, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, System Design and Implementation, Debugging, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Python Techniques for Data Science & AI

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Pandas (Python Package), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Text Mining

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced AWS Architecture, Scaling & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Amazon Redshift, Analytics, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Redis, Event-Driven Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Develop a Location-Based iOS Game with Maps and Core Data

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Data Modeling, Secure Coding, Data Persistence, Game Design, Swift Programming, Application Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master & Apply Entity Framework for Data Access

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Modeling, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Development, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Management, C# (Programming Language), SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced Cassandra Collections for Scalable Models

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AI Engineering and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), BeeAI, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, R Programming, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Statistical Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Modeling

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Modern Graph Theory Algorithms with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, NoSQL, Data Science, Query Languages, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Big Data, Python Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design and Implement SQL Server Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • Python for Data Analysis: Step-By-Step with Projects: Packt
  • Design Scalable OpenGL Rendering Architectures: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Python Techniques for Data Science & AI: Packt
  • Advanced AWS Architecture, Scaling & Automation: Packt
  • Develop a Location-Based iOS Game with Maps and Core Data: EDUCBA
  • Master & Apply Entity Framework for Data Access: EDUCBA
  • Apply Advanced Cassandra Collections for Scalable Models: EDUCBA
  • AI Engineering and Deployment: Packt

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