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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


  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Big Data Processing with Hadoop and Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Apache Hive, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Scalability, Data Management, Data Science, Data Transformation, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Full-Stack AI and Mastering AI Agents Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Document Management, Vector Databases, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Node.js Mastery: Streams, Patterns & High-Performance Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Software Design Patterns, Node.JS, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Load Balancing, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Real Time Data, Systems Architecture, File I/O, Redis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Design, Application Performance Management, Javascript, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Vim: Efficient Editing & Vimscript for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Version Control, Software Configuration Management, Package and Software Management, Software Development, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Application Development, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Deep Learning and Advanced Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Transfer Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Application Frameworks, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Report Writing, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operations Management, Applied Machine Learning, Resource Allocation, Case Studies, Engineering Calculations, Algorithms, Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Business Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    724 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Developing Mobile Apps with React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, React Redux, Ajax, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js, Data Structures, Application Development, Apple iOS, Debugging, iOS Development, JavaScript Frameworks, User Story, Android Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, JSON, Flutter (Software)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    948 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Build Advanced Android Apps with Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Kotlin, Mobile Development, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Application Design, Database Design, Databases, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Frontend Performance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Automate Financial Insights with AI Tools & Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Real Time Data, Power BI, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Cloud Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Governance, Automation, Cloud Computing, Workflow Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Applied Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Tower Defense Game Development – Unity 6 & Blender

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), File Management, Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build a Doctor Appointment System Using Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Kotlin, Application Design, Development Environment, Application Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Swift Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Secure Coding, Authentications, Unit Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Authorization (Computing), Mobile Development Tools

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Big Data Processing with Hadoop and Spark: University of Pittsburgh
  • Full-Stack AI and Mastering AI Agents Bootcamp: Packt
  • Node.js Mastery: Streams, Patterns & High-Performance Apps: Packt
  • Mastering Vim: Efficient Editing & Vimscript for Developers: Packt
  • Deep Learning and Advanced Techniques: Packt
  • Operations Research: National Taiwan University
  • Developing Mobile Apps with React Native: IBM
  • Design and Build Advanced Android Apps with Kotlin: EDUCBA
  • Automate Financial Insights with AI Tools & Dashboards: Board Infinity
  • Tower Defense Game Development – Unity 6 & Blender: Packt

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