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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Distributed Load Testing Using Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Google App Engine, Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Computing, API Testing, Performance Testing, DevOps, Restful API, Web Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Hands-On Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Data Integration, Apache Hive, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, System Design and Implementation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, NoSQL, MongoDB, SQL, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Hardening, Linux, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Computer Security, System Configuration, Context Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Time Series Forecasting with R: Analyze & Predict

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Analysis, Model Evaluation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Software Development Methodologies, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Estimation, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Workflow Management, User Story, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Developing and Deploying Web Applications with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Apache, Web Development, Web Scraping, Web Services, Web Applications, Python Programming, Web Servers, Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Technical Writing for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Design Documents, Information Architecture, Writing, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Tools, Automation, Style Guides, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Interactive Design, Project Management Software, Diagram Design, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Debugging, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Apache Maven, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Application Design, Build Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI) Design, Eclipse (Software), Data Validation, Version Control, JUnit, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Data Import/Export, Java

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Gen AI - RAG Application Development using LlamaIndex

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Embeddings, Agentic systems, Application Development, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Integration, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Query Languages, SQL, Data Migration, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Introduction to Domain Models

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Case Studies, Data Modeling, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Engineering Software, Software Design, Program Development, Systems Design, Business Modeling, System Design and Implementation, Complex Problem Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Operationalizing ML Models: MLOps for Scalable AI

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, AI Workflows, Scalability, AI Orchestration, DevOps, Model Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Distributed Load Testing Using Kubernetes: Google Cloud
  • The Ultimate Hands-On Hadoop: Packt
  • Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux): Pearson
  • Master Time Series Forecasting with R: Analyze & Predict: EDUCBA
  • Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management: Packt
  • Developing and Deploying Web Applications with Python: EDUCBA
  • Technical Writing for Software Developers: Packt
  • IntelliJ IDEA Essentials: Build, Test, and Manage Projects: EDUCBA
  • Gen AI - RAG Application Development using LlamaIndex: Packt
  • BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals: Google Cloud

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