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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Finance

    ★ 4 (900) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Linux Security and System Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, System Support, Hardening, System Monitoring, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Administration, Authorization (Computing), Operating Systems, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Disaster Recovery

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    C# for .NET Developers

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Web Development, Event-Driven Programming

    ★ 4.1 (311) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, OAuth, Istio, Microservices, Spring Framework, API Gateway, Spring Boot, Cloud-Native Computing, Restful API, CI/CD, Authentications, Prometheus (Software), Application Programming Interface (API), Data Persistence, Software Architecture, Java, Solution Architecture, Resilience

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science

    ★ 4.3 (387) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Markov Model, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Design and Development, Visual Design, Web Language, UI/UX Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

    ★ 4.9 (921) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Codio

    Advanced Django: Mastering Django and Django Rest Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Performance Tuning, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, Authentications, Frontend Integration, React.js, API Testing, Authorization (Computing), Secure Coding, Object-Relational Mapping, API Design, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Test Tools, Web Development, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (163) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Managing an Agile Team

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Kanban Principles, Innovation, Process Improvement, Selling Techniques, Customer experience improvement, Discussion Facilitation

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Mastering Classic Reinforcement Learning Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Markov Model, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative AI for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Database Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Vibe coding, Databases, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, OpenAI API, Application Design, Technical Documentation, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.6 (839) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP: Google Cloud
  • Linux Security and System Troubleshooting: LearnKartS
  • C# for .NET Developers: Board Infinity
  • Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud: Packt
  • Getting Started with R: Coursera
  • Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes: California Institute of the Arts
  • Advanced Django: Mastering Django and Django Rest Framework: Codio
  • Managing an Agile Team: University of Virginia
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint: Microsoft

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