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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Git for developers: managing workflows and conflicts

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Collaborative Software, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    IntelliJ IDEA Case Study - Stock Management System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, IntelliJ IDEA, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Java, Java Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to FinTech Using R

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), FinTech, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Financial Trading, R (Software), Financial Planning, Technical Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Statistical Programming, Financial Management, Securities (Finance), Financial Services, Advanced Analytics, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Market Trend, Artificial Intelligence, Market Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Designing and Documenting APIs with OpenAPI Specification

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Software Documentation, OAuth, CI/CD, Web Services, Authentications, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, NumPy, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Machine Learning, Network Model, Data Manipulation, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Svelte 5 & SvelteKit - The Complete Fundamentals Guide

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Frameworks, Web Applications, Server Side, Data Access, UI Components, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Ingesting DICOM Data with the Healthcare API

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Health Informatics, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Health Information Management, Data Store, Health Technology, Cloud-Based Integration, Medical Imaging, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    R을 사용한 확률 및 데이터 소개

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, R (Software), R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Software, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Case Study - Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Python Programming, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Algorithms, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation

    5 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Exploring Your Ecommerce Dataset with SQL in Google BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Big Data, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Google Analytics

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Designing Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Content Management, UI/UX Strategy, Design Research, User Experience, Content Strategy, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability, Interaction Design, Product Design, Web Development, Web Applications

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Design Patterns & Fundamentals in Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Node.JS, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Software Architecture, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Design, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Git for developers: managing workflows and conflicts: Coursera
  • IntelliJ IDEA Case Study - Stock Management System: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to FinTech Using R: Packt
  • Designing and Documenting APIs with OpenAPI Specification: Board Infinity
  • Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023: Packt
  • Svelte 5 & SvelteKit - The Complete Fundamentals Guide: Packt
  • Ingesting DICOM Data with the Healthcare API: Google Cloud
  • R을 사용한 확률 및 데이터 소개: Duke University
  • Python Case Study - Cryptography: EDUCBA
  • Exploring Your Ecommerce Dataset with SQL in Google BigQuery: Google Cloud

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