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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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    EC-Council

    Secure Full Stack MEAN Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, MongoDB, Angular, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, Web Frameworks, Secure Coding, Server Side, Web Applications, Web Development, NoSQL, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Servers, Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Javascript, Database Systems

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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Network Support, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Computer Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Introduction to Vertex AI

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative Model Architectures, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, User Interface (UI), Cloud Computing, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.2
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, Test Automation, Design Software, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Testing, AI Security, AI Workflows, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Performance Management, Capacity Management, Istio, Cloud Platforms, Scalability, Application Security, Cloud-Native Computing, API Testing, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Apache Cassandra, Application Deployment, Patch Management, Package and Software Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    DevOps and Build Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Package and Software Management, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Scripting, Test Script Development, Development Testing, Devops Tools, Test Automation, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, Integration Testing, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Web Scraping

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Security of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, AI Integrations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Data Governance, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Management, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply OpenCV for Real-Time Computer Vision Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Program Development, Data Science, Real Time Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Code Reusability, Python Programming, Development Environment, Model Training, Classification Algorithms, File I/O, Color Matching, System Design and Implementation, Data Preprocessing, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Kalman Filter Boot Camp (and State Estimation)

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Probability, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Import/Export, Patch Management, Memory Management, Database Systems, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Database Software, Database Management, Operational Databases, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Server Administration, Data Maintenance, Query Languages, User Accounts, System Configuration

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Middleware, Debugging, Web Development, Application Frameworks, Application Deployment, Application Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Microsoft Development Tools, Cross Platform Development, Software Architecture, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface

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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Analytics Engineering with dbt

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Engineering, Data Presentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Dashboard Creation, Star Schema, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Database Design, Data Mart, Business Intelligence, Analytics, YAML, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Secure Full Stack MEAN Developer: EC-Council
  • Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks: Packt
  • Introduction to Vertex AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification: Simplilearn
  • Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud: Google Cloud
  • DevOps and Build Automation with Python: LearnQuest
  • Cyber Security: Security of AI: Macquarie University
  • Apply OpenCV for Real-Time Computer Vision Projects: EDUCBA
  • Kalman Filter Boot Camp (and State Estimation): University of Colorado System
  • Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero: Packt

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