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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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    Coursera

    Optimize Your Database with Indexes

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Systems, Performance Tuning, Databases, Database Administration, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Unity Android Game Development — Build Seven 2D and 3D Games

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unity Engine, GitHub, Bitbucket, Git (Version Control System), Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Game Design, Mobile Development, Scripting, User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphics, Application Development, Graphics Software, Animations

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Scrimba

    Build Reusable React Components

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Maintainability, Javascript, Programming Principles

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    G

    Google Cloud

    Summarize Text using SQL and LLMs in BigQuery ML

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, SQL, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    AI & Predictive Analytics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Random Forest Algorithm, Text Mining, Classification Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Data Science, Unstructured Data, Data Preprocessing, Algorithms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Open-Source QA: Cypress, JMeter & xUnit Testing

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Automation, Test Tools, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Performance Testing, Selenium (Software), Quality Assurance, Integration Testing, Test Case, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), IT Automation, Scripting, Debugging, Network Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    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, Ansible, TCP/IP, Docker (Software), OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, General Networking, Computing Platforms, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Network Administration, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Software-Defined Networking

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    NLP – Embeddings & Text Preprocessing in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Embeddings, Text Mining, Data Processing, Multilingualism, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, NumPy, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Computer Programming, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Recommender Systems Complete Course Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Advanced React Projects and Ecommerce Development

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, React.js, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, JSON, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Softer Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Storytelling, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Driving engagement, De-escalation Techniques, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Vulnerability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Optimize Your Database with Indexes: Coursera
  • Unity Android Game Development — Build Seven 2D and 3D Games: Packt
  • Build Reusable React Components: Scrimba
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 4: Pearson
  • Summarize Text using SQL and LLMs in BigQuery ML: Google Cloud
  • AI & Predictive Analytics with Python: EDUCBA
  • Open-Source QA: Cypress, JMeter & xUnit Testing: Coursera
  • Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901): Packt
  • NLP – Embeddings & Text Preprocessing in Python: Packt
  • Recommender Systems Complete Course Beginner to Advanced: Packt

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