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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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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Database Theory, Database Design, Database Systems, Database Management, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Data Management, Data Integrity, System Design and Implementation, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    .NET Core Microservices - The Complete Guide (.NET 6 MVC)

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Software Architecture, Payment Systems, Authentications, Data Storage, Software Development, Systems Architecture, Cloud Services, Model View Controller, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, Authorization (Computing)

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Oracle

    Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Multicloud Architect Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Multi-Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Database Architecture and Administration, Virtual Networking, Network Routing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Introduction to ES6+

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Javascript, Cross Platform Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Apache Kafka for Developers using Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, JUnit, Spring Boot, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Data Pipelines, Restful API, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Modeling for Formal Verification

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Software Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulations, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Model Evaluation, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, NumPy, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    How to Use ChatGPT and Generative AI to Help Create Content

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Foundation and Asset Creation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, File Management, Editing, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Blockchain Foundations & Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Application Deployment, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Cryptography, Development Environment, Virtual Machines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, API Design, ASP.NET, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Docker (Software), Database Systems, Systems Integration, Data Validation, Business Logic, Development Environment

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Création de chaînes en Python

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Access, Data Science

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Relational Databases: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • .NET Core Microservices - The Complete Guide (.NET 6 MVC): Packt
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Multicloud Architect Professional: Oracle
  • Introduction to ES6+: Scrimba
  • Apache Kafka for Developers using Spring Boot: Packt
  • Introduction to Modeling for Formal Verification: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023: Packt
  • How to Use ChatGPT and Generative AI to Help Create Content: Packt
  • Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Foundation and Asset Creation: Packt
  • Blockchain Foundations & Smart Contracts: AI CERTs

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