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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

    Dynamic Routing with Next.js: Improve a Tech News Website

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, React.js, Serverless Computing, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Scrum Advanced - Software Development and Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Scalability, Coordinating, Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Development, Database Systems, Data Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Oracle Databases, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Administration, General Networking, System Configuration, Network Protocols, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Scalability, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Mathematical Software, File I/O, Numerical Analysis, Software Installation, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Mastering VFX, Simulation & Finalizing Projects in UE5

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Animations, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Video Production, Color Theory, Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, System Monitoring, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Software-Defined Networking, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Switches, Real Time Data, Authentications, Scripting, JSON, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    PyQt Training Advanced Level

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Design, Python Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Database Application, Database Management, Software Design, Application Development, Data Access

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Launch a Website to Azure with Azure App Service

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, ASP.NET, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Development Environment, Containerization, Docker (Software), Web Applications, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    OpenAI Assistant: Create a Code to UML-Diagram generator

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Unified Modeling Language, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Software Visualization, Technical Communication, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, Software Development, File Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Northeastern University

    Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Design Strategies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    How to Build a Diffusion Model - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Transfer Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Quality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Dynamic Routing with Next.js: Improve a Tech News Website: Coursera
  • Scrum Advanced - Software Development and Program Management: Packt
  • SQL for Any IT Professional: Pearson
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Mastering VFX, Simulation & Finalizing Projects in UE5: Packt
  • Network Assurance, Security, and Automation: Packt
  • PyQt Training Advanced Level: EDUCBA
  • Launch a Website to Azure with Azure App Service: Microsoft
  • OpenAI Assistant: Create a Code to UML-Diagram generator: Coursera

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