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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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    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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    Google

    Ciberseguridad de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Business Risk Management, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Bash (Scripting Language), Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Debugging, Computer Security Incident Management, File I/O, Linux, SQL

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    程序设计与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Graph Theory, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Pseudocode, Computer Science, Application Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Software Design, Maintainability, Computational Logic

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate Agile Workflows and Project Backlogs

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Workflow Management, Test Automation, Business Process Automation, Slack (Software), Automation, Process Improvement, Project Management Software, No-Code Development, Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Maintainability, Governance, Project Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Spin Up Weaviate

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Query Languages, Embeddings, Database Management, Docker (Software), Data Management, Data Mapping, Configuration Management, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master AWS Lambda & API Workflows for Serverless Automation

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Amazon CloudWatch, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Evaluate & Swap Models in Java ML

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Maintainability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Java, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Logistic Regression, Business Metrics, Benchmarking, Decision Tree Learning, Matrix Management, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    System Integration, UI & Performance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, API Testing, Development Environment, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Application Security, Test Automation, Responsive Web Design, Vulnerability Scanning, Web Applications, Docker (Software), User Interface (UI), Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Crystal Reports: SQL Statements and Complex Formulas

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Statistical Reporting, Query Languages, Microsoft Access, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence Software, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Android Game Development in Unity

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Puppet for Scalable Infrastructure Automation

    Skills you'll gain: IT Automation, CI/CD, Maintainability, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Design Scalable OpenGL Rendering Architectures: EDUCBA
  • Ciberseguridad de Google: Google
  • 程序设计与算法: Peking University
  • Automate Agile Workflows and Project Backlogs: Coursera
  • Spin Up Weaviate: Coursera
  • Master AWS Lambda & API Workflows for Serverless Automation: EDUCBA
  • Evaluate & Swap Models in Java ML: Coursera
  • Java FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
  • System Integration, UI & Performance Testing: Edureka
  • Crystal Reports: SQL Statements and Complex Formulas: Logical Operations

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