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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


  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Automata and Computability

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Deductive Reasoning, Natural Language Processing, Logical Reasoning, Formal Learning

    Intermediate · 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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Import/Export, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Query Languages, SQL, Data Migration, Data Architecture, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Sharing, Data Modeling, Data Security, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Python Data Science: Environment Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Software Installation, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, Virtual Machines, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Data Processing, NumPy, Computer Programming Tools, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Seaborn, Software Development, Computer Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Oracle Database Performance Tuning

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, System Monitoring, Database Management, SQL, Event Monitoring, Database Architecture and Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Adobe

    Typography and Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Layout Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Automation and Optimization in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Cloud Deployment, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Windows PowerShell, Automation, Command-Line Interface

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    SQL Querying: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Query Languages, Transaction Processing, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Database Software, Data Management, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Chatbots for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Build Chatbots

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Intelligence, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Serverless Computing, Machine Learning, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Azure Practical - App Services

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Event-Driven Programming, Virtual Networking, Restful API, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Serverless Computing, Web Services, Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft SQL Servers, Network Routing, Load Balancing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis, Software Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, Programming Principles, Software Architecture, Software Design, Model Evaluation, Graph Theory, Pseudocode, Software Testing, Hardware Architecture, Software Quality Assurance, Computer Architecture, Logical Reasoning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Automata and Computability: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Capstone Project Using Node.js: NIIT
  • BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Python Data Science: Environment Setup: Logical Operations
  • Fundamentals of Oracle Database Performance Tuning: Packt
  • Typography and Layout: Adobe
  • Automation and Optimization in Azure: EDUCBA
  • SQL Querying: Advanced: Logical Operations
  • Chatbots for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Build Chatbots: Packt
  • Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation: Whizlabs

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