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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

    ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, 3D Modeling, Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Programming Tools, USB, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Environmental Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrum Alliance

    Agile Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Team Building, Team Oriented, Team Performance Management, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Product Management, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    CertNexus

    Agentic AI Builder: Setting Up a Functional AI Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Security Testing, Responsible AI, Virtual Environment, Software Development, Python Programming, Software Testing, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Java SE 21 Fundamentals: Syntax, Control Flow, and Core APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Memory Management, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Logic, API Design, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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    Packt

    Dify – Create No-Code Chatbots and AI Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Deployment, AI Integrations, Workflow Management, LLM Application, Cloud Deployment, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Business Process Automation, Application Development, AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering, Performance Analysis, Document Management, Agentic systems, Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Scrimba

    Tailwind CSS Practice Project: Build a Product Card

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Animations, UI Components, Mockups, Front-End Web Development, Typography, Web Development

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Next.js 14 from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, React.js, Authentications, OAuth, Web Applications, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, UI Components, Cloud Hosting, Image Quality, Secure Coding, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    Sector Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Equities, General Finance, Securities Trading, Market Trend, Market Opportunities, Performance Analysis, Stock Rotation, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Board Infinity

    Scalable Deployment and DevOps for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Scalability, Test Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Comprehensive Automation and Continuous Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Selenium (Software), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Apache Maven, Version Control, Java Programming, Java, Test Automation, System Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Continuous Delivery, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Integration Testing, Build Tools, Browser Compatibility

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Godot 4 for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, Software Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Program Development, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers: Packt
  • Agile Essentials: Scrum Alliance
  • Agentic AI Builder: Setting Up a Functional AI Agent: CertNexus
  • Java SE 21 Fundamentals: Syntax, Control Flow, and Core APIs: John Wiley & Sons
  • Dify – Create No-Code Chatbots and AI Workflows: Packt
  • Tailwind CSS Practice Project: Build a Product Card: Scrimba
  • Next.js 14 from Scratch: Packt
  • Sector Investing: Interactive Brokers
  • Scalable Deployment and DevOps for Web Development: Board Infinity
  • Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them: Packt

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