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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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    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Risk Management, Agile Product Development, Management Reporting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Automate Pivot Table Problem Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, Project Documentation, Issue Tracking, Data Presentation, Data Validation, Data Visualization Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Delivery

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Game Development: Combat, Zombies, and HUD

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Artificial Intelligence, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intuit

    Tracking assets and sales

    Skills you'll gain: Fixed Asset, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Asset Management, Inventory Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Management System, General Ledger, Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Logistic Regression, Transfer Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, GitHub, AI Workflows, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Code Review, Responsible AI, Software Development, Front-End Web Development, Design Software, React.js, Software Engineering, Web Development, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build Data-Driven Silverlight Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Web Services, Performance Tuning, Application Development, UI Components, Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Animations, Software Design Patterns, Data-oriented programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Graphs

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Network Model

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Project Launch, Work, and Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Scheduling, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Scope Management, Estimation, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Planning, Time Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build a C# .NET Kids Play Zone App from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Database Application, Application Design, SQL, User Interface (UI), User Requirements Documents

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Scrum Master Certification: LearnQuest
  • Analyze and Automate Pivot Table Problem Solutions: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Intermediate Game Development: Combat, Zombies, and HUD: Packt
  • Tracking assets and sales: Intuit
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Duke University
  • Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Build Data-Driven Silverlight Applications: EDUCBA
  • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
  • Algorithms on Graphs: University of California San Diego

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