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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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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Building

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Code Review, AI Workflows, Application Development, Application Design, Maintainability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Technical Review, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    데이터 과학자의 도구 상자

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Version Control, Data Analysis, Big Data, R Programming, Software Versioning, General Science and Research, Git (Version Control System), Statistical Programming, Data Quality, Statistical Reporting, Development Environment

    ★ 4.7 (9) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Technical Writing for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Information Architecture, Writing, Software Development Tools, Document Management, Automation, AI Workflows, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Interactive Design, Project Management Software, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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, Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Image Analysis, Data Science, Data Processing, Unstructured Data

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Spring, JPA, Testing, and Legacy Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Java Programming, Java, Apache Maven, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, Gradle, Microservices, Build Tools, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Testing, Cloud Development, Functional Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Development, Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, File Systems, Ubuntu, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Docker (Software), Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, Ansible, Firewall, Systems Administration, Microsoft Windows

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Linux for AIX System Administrators

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux, Linux Servers, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, File Management, TCP/IP, Unix Shell, Data Storage, Unix Commands, Software Installation, General Networking, IBM Cloud

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Cross Platform Mobile Development with React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Responsive Web Design, Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development Tools, UI Components, Application Development, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Persistence, Data Store, Data Storage Technologies, Context Management, Development Environment, Javascript, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    OOP concepts, Collections and Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Code Reusability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Snowflake - Build and Architect Data Pipelines Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Data Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Kafka, Performance Tuning, PySpark, Data Warehousing, Data Import/Export, Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Real Time Data, Data Processing, SQL, Stored Procedure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Generative AI Course in Software Building: Simplilearn
  • 데이터 과학자의 도구 상자: Johns Hopkins University
  • Technical Writing for Software Developers: Packt
  • AI & Predictive Analytics with Python: EDUCBA
  • Spring, JPA, Testing, and Legacy Microservices: Packt
  • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 1: Pearson
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Pearson
  • Linux for AIX System Administrators: IBM
  • Cross Platform Mobile Development with React Native: Board Infinity
  • Cyber Secure Coder (CSC-110) : Packt

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