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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

    Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Data Sharing, Database Architecture and Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Integration, Data Entry, Report Writing, IT Automation, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Simulations, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Encryption

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Generative AI Architecture and Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Fine-tuning, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Information Privacy

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Ciencia de datos energéticos

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Mining, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Go for Python Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Package and Software Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Services, Web Frameworks, Debugging, Python Programming, Server Side, Performance Tuning, Other Programming Languages, Software Engineering, Programming Principles

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Getting Started with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, Functional Design, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Development Environment, Maintainability, System Configuration, Enterprise Application Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Statistical Methods, Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Model Optimization, File Management, Virtual Environment, Animations, Game Design, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Image Quality

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React Native, Apple iOS, UI Components, Database Application, Android Development, iOS Development, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Databases, Cloud Applications, Database Software, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Flutter (Software), Application Design, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    Data Mining in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Whizlabs

    Manage Identities and Governance in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Microsoft Azure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Active Directory, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Provisioning, Data Governance, Cloud Services, Security Controls

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Shell Script, Unix, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, File Management, Data Storage, Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Microsoft Access 2021 - Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): SkillUp
  • Generative AI Architecture and Application Development: Edureka
  • Ciencia de datos energéticos: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Go for Python Developers: Codio
  • Getting Started with TypeScript: Edureka
  • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
  • Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist: Packt
  • Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing: SkillUp
  • Data Mining in Python: University of Michigan

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