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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


  • 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
    ·
    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    PyMongo - Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Data Access, Query Languages, Database Management, NoSQL, Databases, Scripting, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Translate Text with the Cloud Translation API

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Cloud Computing

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Mastering Reviews and Test Automation: Techniques & Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Test Automation, Test Planning, Scripting, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Testing, Regression Testing, Software Technical Review, Test Case, Continuous Delivery, Maintainability, Automation, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Selenium WebDriver and Test Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Tools, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Test Case, Regression Testing, Test Execution Engine, Javascript and jQuery, Browser Compatibility, Automation, Software Design Patterns, UI Components, Java

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Java: Non-Linear Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Case Studies: Build Chatbots, Apps & Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Databases, Natural Language Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Matplotlib, Business Process Automation, Text Mining, Data Processing, Development Environment, Document Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Architect Reusable AI Agent Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Systems Architecture, API Design, Maintainability, Systems Design, Solution Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build AI Agents with Enterprise Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Vector Databases, Tool Calling, Database Architecture and Administration, AI Security, Database Application, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI Agents, SQL, Databases, Query Languages, Semantic Web, Secure Coding, Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Data Management and Database Design Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, SQL, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Spring Boot 3.0

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Microservices, Spring Boot, Containerization, Apache Kafka, Software Testing, Data Store, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Unit Testing, Authentications, Integration Testing, Software Architecture, Security Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Restful API, Software Design Patterns, Java Programming, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Java

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Master Time Series Forecasting with R: Analyze & Predict: EDUCBA
  • PyMongo - Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Translate Text with the Cloud Translation API: Google Cloud
  • Mastering Reviews and Test Automation: Techniques & Tools: Board Infinity
  • Advanced Selenium WebDriver and Test Automation: Packt
  • Java: Non-Linear Data Structures: Codio
  • Python Case Studies: Build Chatbots, Apps & Systems: EDUCBA
  • Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation: Whizlabs
  • Architect Reusable AI Agent Systems: Coursera
  • Build AI Agents with Enterprise Databases: Google Cloud

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