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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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    LearnKartS

    AWS Developer Associate Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Amazon DynamoDB, Containerization, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS CloudFormation, Continuous Integration, Amazon S3, Cloud Applications, Data Security, User Accounts, Load Balancing, Amazon CloudWatch, Security Controls, Encryption, DevOps, AWS Kinesis, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines

    4.7 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    EDUCBA

    Building Scalable Applications with .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Microservices, .NET Framework, Cloud Deployment, Database Management Systems, Redis, Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Database Development, Databases, System Monitoring, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microsoft Azure, Performance Tuning

    4.9 stars, 80 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (80) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Forecasting Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

    4.6 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Linux Administration, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Linux Servers, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Linux, Ubuntu, UI Components, Application Deployment, React.js, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Apache

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research, Microbiology, Data Collection

    4.9 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Images with DALL-E

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Photo Editing, OpenAI, Animations, Computer Graphics, Application Programming Interface (API), Graphic and Visual Design

    4.3 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Putting SQL to Work: The TechMart Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Report Writing, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Analytical Skills, Prompt Engineering Tools, Business Analysis, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering Google Antigravity: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Code Review, AI Personalization, Google Workspace, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Design Software, React.js, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Open Source Technology, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Collaborative Software, Software Installation, Unix Commands, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Linux, File Systems, Mac OS, Web Development Tools, Shell Script, File Management, Application Deployment, React.js

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    EDUCBA

    ExpressJS Essentials: Building Modern Web APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Authentications, MongoDB, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Server Side, Middleware, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Javascript, Back-End Web Development, API Testing, NoSQL

    4.9 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Services, Spring Boot, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, MongoDB, UI Components, NoSQL, Data Persistence, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Skillshare

    Color Grading: An Absolute Beginner's Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AWS Developer Associate Certification Prep: LearnKartS
  • Building Scalable Applications with .NET Core: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI: Forecasting Disruption: University of Michigan
  • AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud: Packt
  • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Images with DALL-E: Codio
  • Putting SQL to Work: The TechMart Challenge: Coursera
  • Mastering Google Antigravity: From Setup to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub: Packt
  • ExpressJS Essentials: Building Modern Web APIs: EDUCBA

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