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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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    Microsoft

    Data Modeling in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Power BI, Database Design, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization

    4.3
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    779 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, iOS Development, React.js, Front-End Web Development, Android Development, User Interface (UI)

    4.8
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    384 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering Blender for 3D Environment Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Incident Response, Data Ethics, Generative AI, LLM Application, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Agentic systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Matplotlib, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematical Modeling

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    MonoGame Development: Design, Build & Animate Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Cross Platform Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Software Installation, Debugging, Computational Logic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks, Functional Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Game Development with MonoGame: 2D & 3D Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment, Software Installation, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Prototyping, Computational Logic, Content Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Hardware, Mechanics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Become a Professional React Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Performance Tuning, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), TypeScript, Ajax, Debugging, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Restful API, Application Performance Management, Web Frameworks

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Microservices and REST APIs with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Development Environment, Hibernate (Java), Systems Architecture, Back-End Web Development, Service Oriented Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Modeling in Power BI: Microsoft
  • React Native: Meta
  • Mastering Blender for 3D Environment Creation: Packt
  • AI Security: Edureka
  • Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python: University of Colorado Boulder
  • MonoGame Development: Design, Build & Animate Games: EDUCBA
  • Learn React: Scrimba
  • Game Development with MonoGame: 2D & 3D Projects: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba

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