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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    REST Assured Java - Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Java Programming, JSON, Data Validation, Test Automation, Test Case, Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Back-End Web Development

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    PowerPoint Storytelling for Business- Design & Present

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, AI powered creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Data Security for Web Developers

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

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding

    Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, AI Personalization, OpenAI API, Data Analysis, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Manipulation, Prototyping, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Dimensionality Reduction

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arm

    Embedded Systems on Arm: Get Started with the micro:bit

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Internet Of Things, System Design and Implementation, Peripheral Devices, Programming Principles, Simulations, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Jetson Nano Starter to Pro - A Computer Vision Course

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, System Configuration, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Model Deployment, Software Installation, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Cybersecurity Topics

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Hardening, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), System Programming, Memory Management, Data Persistence, Computer Architecture

    4.1 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Formal Languages and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Science, Technical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Servlets Case Study - Email Marketing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, Full-Stack Web Development, Email Automation, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Code Reusability, Server Side, Java Programming, Email Marketing, MySQL, Program Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Architecture, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Development Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Case Studies

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CJE: Certified Jenkins Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, DevOps, Build Tools, Distributed Computing, Containerization, Restful API, Software Installation, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Controls, System Configuration, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Development Environment, Continuous Integration, Ansible, TCP/IP, Docker (Software), OSI Models, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Computing Platforms, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, IT Automation, Software Design Patterns, JSON

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Development and Operation on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus (Software), Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Performance Management, Operating System Administration, Cloud Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Operating Systems, Web Development

    4.7 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • REST Assured Java - Beginners: EDUCBA
  • PowerPoint Storytelling for Business- Design & Present: Packt
  • Data Security for Web Developers: Codio
  • Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding: Coursera
  • Embedded Systems on Arm: Get Started with the micro:bit: Arm
  • Jetson Nano Starter to Pro - A Computer Vision Course: Packt
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Topics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Formal Languages and Applications: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Java Servlets Case Study - Email Marketing Tool: EDUCBA
  • Exam Prep CJE: Certified Jenkins Engineer: Whizlabs

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