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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

    Data Analytics and Visualization with Tableau and more

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Alteryx, R (Software), Statistical Programming, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Workflow Management, Data Analysis, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Advanced WordPress Development Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Ajax, Content Management Systems, Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Management, Dashboard Creation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Master C# and SQL by Building Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Stored Procedure, Database Management, SQL, Database Development, Database Application, C# (Programming Language), Application Development, Integration Testing, Data Store, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Application Design, Development Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Software Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Shell Scripting: Build, Automate & Troubleshoot

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Unix, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Code Reusability, Command-Line Interface, File I/O, Programming Principles, Operating Systems

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Real-World Applications & Model Deployment in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Jenkins, AI Security, Applied Machine Learning, CI/CD, Java, Continuous Deployment, Java Programming, Federated Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Spring Framework, Reinforcement Learning, Spring Boot, Enterprise Application Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Java Spring Framework: Build Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Relational Databases, Database Design, MySQL, Java Programming, Databases, Web Applications, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Frameworks, Java, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Application, Authentications, Object Oriented Design, Back-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.7 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    LLM Security and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Architecture, Prompt Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    GA4 Implementation with Google Tag Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing Tools, Performance Analysis, User Research, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Analysis, Digital Brand Strategy, Market Analysis, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Building Modular Monoliths with .NET 8

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, C# (Programming Language), Enterprise Architecture, Maintainability, Docker (Software), Database Development, Database Management, Dependency Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Data Migration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, API Gateway, Network Administration, Cloud-Native Computing, General Networking, Network Security, Application Deployment, Containerization, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Go (Golang) for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Model Development & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Software Documentation, Data Pipelines, AI Integrations, Tensorflow, Solution Architecture, Model Evaluation, Apache Airflow, Model Optimization, Systems Design, Transfer Learning, Unit Testing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), API Design, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Analytics and Visualization with Tableau and more: Packt
  • Advanced WordPress Development Techniques: Packt
  • Master C# and SQL by Building Applications: Packt
  • Linux Shell Scripting: Build, Automate & Troubleshoot: EDUCBA
  • Real-World Applications & Model Deployment in Java: Board Infinity
  • Master Java Spring Framework: Build Web Apps: EDUCBA
  • LLM Security and Vulnerabilities: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • GA4 Implementation with Google Tag Manager: Edureka
  • Building Modular Monoliths with .NET 8: Packt
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 3: Pearson

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