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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


  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Code Reusability, Analytical Skills, Data Preprocessing, Software Design Patterns, Data Import/Export, Javascript, Computer Programming, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    NumPy, Matplotlib & Pandas – Data Science Prerequisites

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scientific Visualization, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods, Histogram, Data Processing, Numerical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution, Classification Algorithms

    4.1 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    React JS Masterclass - Go From Zero To Job Ready

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, React Redux, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Web Development, Frontend Integration, Operational Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Context Management, Front-End Web Development, Real Time Data, Application Programming Interface (API), Event-Driven Programming, Frontend Performance, Development Environment

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Fraud Analysts: Improving Detection Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Fraud detection, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, ChatGPT, Data Synthesis, Compliance Management, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Data Pipelines, Automation, Predictive Analytics

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python에서 데이터베이스 사용하기

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Store, Database Management, Database Design, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Software, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Collection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Restful API, Web Services, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Program Development

    4.2 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Holistic Web Development: Responsive UIs, Logic, Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cloud Deployment, Web Design, Database Development, Database Systems, Front-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Full-Stack Web Development, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, User Interface (UI), Authentications, Development Environment, Web Applications, Frontend Performance, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Continuous Deployment, Web Frameworks, Continuous Integration, Frontend Integration

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python GUI Development: Design & Build Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Interactive Design, Application Design, Python Programming, Application Development

    4.4 stars, 17 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure: Identity and Access Management

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Application Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced PyTorch Techniques and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Vision Transformer (ViT), Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Network Model, Unsupervised Learning, Model Optimization, Embeddings, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Model Deployment, Flask (Web Framework)

    4.5 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EC-Council

    Into the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Data Loss Prevention, Network Analysis

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    End-to-End Web Development: UI, Databases, APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Web Design and Development, Database Design, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, API Gateway, API Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, MongoDB, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Database Theory, Database Management, OAuth, Software Documentation

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse: University of Glasgow
  • NumPy, Matplotlib & Pandas – Data Science Prerequisites: Packt
  • React JS Masterclass - Go From Zero To Job Ready: Packt
  • GenAI for Fraud Analysts: Improving Detection Efficiency: Coursera
  • Python에서 데이터베이스 사용하기: University of Michigan
  • Front-End Developer: LearnQuest
  • Holistic Web Development: Responsive UIs, Logic, Deployment: Board Infinity
  • Python GUI Development: Design & Build Apps: EDUCBA
  • Azure: Identity and Access Management: Whizlabs
  • Advanced PyTorch Techniques and Applications: Packt

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