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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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    EDUCBA

    Apply Java Programming & Maven Build Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java Programming, Java, Build Tools, Eclipse (Software), Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, CI/CD, Web Applications, Application Servers, Software Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Application Development, Business Logic, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Software Design Patterns, Program Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Microsoft Excel Basics for Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Management, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    More C++ Programming and Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Data Storage, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, User Interface (UI), Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Big Data, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Spatial Data Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    C# Programming for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Prototyping, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Algorithms, File I/O, Data Storage, Application Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Master the Basics of Digital Analytics Training

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Performance Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    NVIDIA

    The Fundamentals of RDMA Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, System Programming, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Risk Management Framework, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master & Apply Advanced SAS Programming Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), SAS (Software), Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Management, SQL, Data Transformation, Data Governance, Transaction Processing, Version Control, Data Structures, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    GUI Development and AI-Enhanced Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Debugging, Software Testing, Application Development, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Integrated Development Environments, ASP.NET, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Applications, File I/O, AI Enablement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Apply Java Programming & Maven Build Automation: EDUCBA
  • Apply Microsoft Excel Basics for Data Management: EDUCBA
  • More C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: IBM
  • Functional Programming in Scala Capstone: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Master the Basics of Digital Analytics Training: Simplilearn
  • The Fundamentals of RDMA Programming: NVIDIA
  • Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence: Starweaver
  • Master & Apply Advanced SAS Programming Techniques: EDUCBA

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