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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


  • P

    Packt

    Create Your First WordPress Plugin & Build a WordPress Site

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Fraud Using Data Analytics and R

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Anomaly Detection, R Programming, Credit Risk, R (Software), Applied Machine Learning, Analytical Skills, Machine Learning Methods, Analysis, Case Studies, Unsupervised Learning, Risk Analysis, Analytics, Business Strategies, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Supervised Learning, Big Data

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    HTML for Beginners: Tables and Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Color Matching

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Scrimba

    Build & Deploy Your Web Dev Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Hosting, Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Web Presence, Application Deployment, Typography, Servers, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MedCerts

    Patient Care Technician Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Direct Patient Care, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Training, Sterilization, Patient Transport, Safety Standards, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Basics, Caregiving, Patient Observation, Blood Pressure, Dignity in Care, Patient Assistance, Basic Nursing Skills, Lifting Ability, Clinical Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Health Care, Toileting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Time Series Forecasting with Python: Models to Production

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Model Training, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Correlation Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Modern Databases

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Redis, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Databases, Data Store, Database Theory, Amazon DynamoDB, Relational Databases, Database Design, Apache Kafka, Database Management, SQL, Distributed Computing, Databricks, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Learn Man in the Middle Attacks from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Local Area Networks, Threat Detection, General Networking, Vulnerability Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Authentications, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Network Analysis, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    SQL for Beginners: Fundamentals & Database Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, MySQL Workbench, Database Software, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Databases, SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Data Modeling, PostgreSQL, Data Mapping, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Transact-SQL, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    파이썬의 응용 소셜 네트워크 분석

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Network Model, Graph Theory, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Python Programming, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Total Seminars

    CompTIA Tech+

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Security Awareness, System Configuration, Data Management, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Networking Hardware, Computer Systems, General Networking, Computer Literacy, Hardware Troubleshooting, Local Area Networks, Technical Support, Information Technology Operations, Computer Science, Business Support Systems, Business Operations

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Foundations of No-Code AI for Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, No-Code Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Quality, AI literacy, Human Computer Interaction, Business Solutions, Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Generative AI, Business Analytics, Data Validation, Dashboard, Automation

    Beginner · 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

  • Create Your First WordPress Plugin & Build a WordPress Site: Packt
  • Analyze Fraud Using Data Analytics and R: EDUCBA
  • HTML for Beginners: Tables and Forms: Coursera
  • Build & Deploy Your Web Dev Portfolio: Scrimba
  • Patient Care Technician Essentials: MedCerts
  • Time Series Forecasting with Python: Models to Production: Board Infinity
  • Modern Databases: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Learn Man in the Middle Attacks from Scratch: Packt
  • SQL for Beginners: Fundamentals & Database Setup: LearnKartS
  • 파이썬의 응용 소셜 네트워크 분석: University of Michigan

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