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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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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Software Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming Tools, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Programming with Ladder, FBD & Structured Text

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Computer Graphics Programming in C# .NET

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), C# (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Graphical Tools, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    ServiceNow Basics: IT Automation & AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Workflow Management, IT Service Management, Digital Transformation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Service Management, Technical Support and Services, Operational Efficiency, Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Change Management, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Rust Programming - A Comprehensive Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, System Programming, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced SQL Server Analytics and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Database Design, Data Processing, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Interoperability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Development, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Adaptability, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Android Development, Application Development, Program Development, Software Development

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    Pearson

    Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Debugging, Secure Coding, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Blender Basics & Modeling Machinery

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Q Learning in Reinforcement Training Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Agentic systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Advanced Programming with Ladder, FBD & Structured Text: Packt
  • Master Computer Graphics Programming in C# .NET: EDUCBA
  • ServiceNow Basics: IT Automation & AI-Powered Workflows: Coursera
  • Rust Programming - A Comprehensive Course for Beginners: Packt
  • Apply Advanced SQL Server Analytics and Programming: EDUCBA
  • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 4: Pearson
  • CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming with Java: Coursera
  • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 2: Pearson

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