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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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    Packt

    JWT Authentication Bootcamp with Java & Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Postman API Platform, Authentications, Spring Framework, API Testing, Authorization (Computing), Restful API, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Java Programming, Application Design, Spring Boot, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 8: Software development security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Application, Agile Methodology, Data Validation

    5 stars, 21 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (21) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Aggregate Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, MySQL Workbench, Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

    4.4 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Metasploit para Principiantes: Básicos de explotación

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Verification And Validation, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines

    4.9 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Blocks-based ABM with NetTango

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Education Software and Technology, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Thinking, No-Code Development, Data Sharing, Agentic systems, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, UI Components, Pedagogy

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    React Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Javascript, HTML and CSS

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    CompTIA Project+

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), IT Management, Scheduling, Vendor Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Vendor Relationship Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Coordination, Issue Tracking, Risk Management, Project Planning, Quality Management, Performance Management

    4.5 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Using Data Science Tools in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Jupyter, Scatter Plots, Data Science, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Python Programming, Graphing, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Harnessing Ollama – Create Local LLMs with Python

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Command-Line Interface, Embeddings, Python Programming, Application Development, Vector Databases, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Restful API, Development Environment

    4 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research, Microbiology, Data Collection

    4.9 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Generative AI with Vertex AI: Build a customer chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Text Mining, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Jupyter, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

    4.1 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal FPS Development - Core Game Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Animations, UI Components, Development Environment

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • JWT Authentication Bootcamp with Java & Spring Boot: Packt
  • CISSP Domain 8: Software development security: Infosec
  • Aggregate Data in SQL using MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Metasploit para Principiantes: Básicos de explotación: Coursera
  • Blocks-based ABM with NetTango: Coursera
  • React Fundamentals: Board Infinity
  • CompTIA Project+: Infosec
  • Using Data Science Tools in Python: Logical Operations
  • Harnessing Ollama – Create Local LLMs with Python: Packt
  • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder

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