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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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    Coursera

    Use Java APIs to sort and search a collection of data

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Structures

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Software Development Methodologies, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Estimation, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Workflow Management, User Story, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Scrimba

    Build Reusable React Components

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Maintainability, Javascript, Programming Principles

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Advanced Automation Frameworks and Continuous Integration

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Jenkins, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Selenium (Software), CI/CD, Test Automation, JUnit, Test Data, Unit Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Regression Testing, Debugging

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Accelerate App Development with Gemini CLI

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Secure Coding, Model Context Protocol, Software Installation, Application Security, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Structural Design Patterns in Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, C++ (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Master Express Framework: Beginner to Advanced with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS, Web Frameworks, Restful API, Web Development, Web Applications, Server Side, File Systems, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Servers, Databases, Authentications, Middleware, Cryptography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, NoSQL, Authentications, Application Security, Middleware, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Data Import/Export, MySQL, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, SQL

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Python Scripting Case Study - Creating a Console Application

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Validation, Business Logic, Programming Principles, Verification And Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Learn & Build Machine Learning Models with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Use Java APIs to sort and search a collection of data: Coursera
  • Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management: Packt
  • Build Reusable React Components: Scrimba
  • Advanced Automation Frameworks and Continuous Integration: Packt
  • Accelerate App Development with Gemini CLI: Google Cloud
  • Structural Design Patterns in Modern C++: Packt
  • Master Express Framework: Beginner to Advanced with Node.js: Packt
  • Translate Text with the Cloud Translation API: Google Cloud
  • Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs: Board Infinity
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA

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