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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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    Packt

    Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Event Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations

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    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    A Holistic Approach to Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Mental Health Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Concentration, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Preventative Care, Nutrition Counseling, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Respiration, Social Skills

    4.6
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Store, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, C and C++, Software Design, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

    Build toward a degree

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using OOP Features in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Code Reusability, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    SQL Server数据库技术

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Development, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Access, Software Installation, C# (Programming Language), Data Integrity, Data Modeling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Program Development, Angular, Web Development, Vue.JS, Application Development, React.js, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Matlab, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Software, Mathematical Software, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Applied Mathematics, Data Validation, Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Javascript and jQuery, Object Oriented Design, Scripting, Program Development, Web Applications, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Prototyping, Context Management

    4.3
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    NIIT

    Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Software Development Tools, Semantic Web, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments

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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

    4.7
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Patterns and Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Engineering, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Programming Principles, Conceptual Design

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Test Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

    4.8
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and Security: Packt
  • A Holistic Approach to Mental Health: American Council on Exercise
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Create a Supermarket app using OOP Features in Java: Coursera
  • SQL Server数据库技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • JavaScript Deep Dive: Scrimba
  • Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations: University of Glasgow
  • The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6: Packt
  • Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3: NIIT
  • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science: University of Leeds

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