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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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    Codio

    Data Security for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Secure Coding, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Web Development, Application Security, Web Applications, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Databases, Containerization, Data Access, PostgreSQL, SQL

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Architecture, System Programming, Application Performance Management, Data Pipelines, File Systems, Cloud Platforms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Complete ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Configuration Management, Application Design, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Microsoft Development Tools, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), HTML and CSS, Maintainability, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic, Web Servers, Debugging

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Mastering UX & Business App Development with OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, File I/O, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Microservices and REST APIs with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Deployment, Development Environment, Hibernate (Java), OAuth, Back-End Web Development, Eclipse (Software)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Switches

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Scaled Agile Framework, Sprint Retrospectives, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Team Leadership, User Story

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Finalize a Data Science Project

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Web Applications, Model Deployment, Project Closure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Data Science, Communication, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Automation, Data Analysis, R Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Software Architecture Foundations & Intro to Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Software Design, Application Design, Solution Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Service Oriented Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Maintainability, Engineering Software, Functional Requirement, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Smart Contracts - Blockchain Technology Applied

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Application Security, Legal Technology, Vulnerability Assessments, Program Development, Software Development Tools, Development Testing, Debugging, Application Deployment, Emerging Technologies, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Security for Web Developers: Codio
  • Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance: Google Cloud
  • MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Complete ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Development: Packt
  • Mastering UX & Business App Development with OOP: Northeastern University
  • Foundations of Microservices and REST APIs with Spring Boot: Packt
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Finalize a Data Science Project: CertNexus
  • Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University

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