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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

    Deploy Go Apps on Google Cloud Serverless Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Go (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Development Testing, Data Store

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Game Development and Monetization

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Unity Engine, Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introduction to SQL and relational databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Integrity, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Web Applications, Application Security, Server Side, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Z

    Zoho Corporation

    Roles and Responsibilities of a Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Sales Process, Process Mapping, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Retention, Sales, Sales Strategy, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Upselling, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    NIIT

    Capstone Project Using Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Microservices, Restful API, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Back-End Web Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Clinical Informatics, Technical Writing, Product Development, Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Guided Website Development Project

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, User Story, HTML and CSS, GitHub, Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), AI Workflows, Front-End Web Development, Development Testing, Debugging, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Semantic Web

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Python de la A a la Z

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, File I/O, Algorithms, Embedded Software, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Computer Vision: Face Recognition Quick Starter in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Python Programming, Image Analysis, Real Time Data, Classification Algorithms, Development Environment, Deep Learning, Software Installation, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Advanced Videography: Commercial Filmmaking Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Video Editing, Videography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Storytelling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Individual Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Social Impact, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Unsafe Code in .NET: Memory Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Application Development, .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, C# (Programming Language), System Programming, Application Performance Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Deploy Go Apps on Google Cloud Serverless Platforms: Google Cloud
  • Intermediate Game Development and Monetization: Packt
  • Introduction to SQL and relational databases: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Roles and Responsibilities of a Sales Representative : Zoho Corporation
  • Capstone Project Using Node.js: NIIT
  • Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Guided Website Development Project: University of Washington
  • Python de la A a la Z: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Computer Vision: Face Recognition Quick Starter in Python: Packt
  • Advanced Videography: Commercial Filmmaking Essentials: Skillshare

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