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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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    Packt

    Advanced Spring Concepts and Functional Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Java Programming, Spring Boot, Java, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Application Frameworks, Data Access, Apache Maven, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, Functional Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Introduction to Web Development and HTML Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation, Web Analytics and SEO

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Swift Programming Fundamentals & Intro to SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Application Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Knowledge of Apple Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Functional Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Software Architecture, Data Pipelines, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Application Frameworks

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Rust Programming Masterclass from Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Package and Software Management, Blockchain, Development Environment, Web Development, Performance Testing, Programming Principles, System Programming, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Advanced Programming, Control, and Monitoring Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Real-Time Operating Systems, Code Reusability, Program Development, Human Machine Interfaces, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Intermediate Ruby Programming and Control Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Debugging, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export, Data Persistence, Configuration Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Automation, Devops Tools, Linux Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Windows Servers, Command-Line Interface, YAML, Configuration Management, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    5G Open RAN Essentials: Architecture & Ecosystem Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Interoperability, Telecommunications, Open Source Technology, Emerging Technologies, Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Vendor Management, Cost Reduction, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, IT Automation, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Multi-Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Public Cloud, Wide Area Networks, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Software Development, Computer Science

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

  • Advanced Spring Concepts and Functional Programming: Packt
  • Introduction to Web Development and HTML Basics: Packt
  • Swift Programming Fundamentals & Intro to SwiftUI: Packt
  • Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Rust Programming Masterclass from Beginner to Expert: Packt
  • Advanced Programming, Control, and Monitoring Systems: Packt
  • Intermediate Ruby Programming and Control Structures: Packt
  • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games: University of Colorado System
  • Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1: Pearson
  • 5G Open RAN Essentials: Architecture & Ecosystem Basics: Coursera

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