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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

    Modern Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Hugging Face, Deep Learning, Large Language Modeling, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Text Mining, Semantic Web, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Cryptography, Classification Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Security and Auditing in Ethereum

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Code Review, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    JavaScript Masterclass - Zero To Job Ready With 10 Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, JavaScript Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Full-Stack Web Development, JSON, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Application Development, Programming Principles, Web Development, Web Applications, Scripting, Browser Compatibility, GitHub, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Unity Android Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, 3D Assets, Graphics Software, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Test Script Development, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Modern HTML5 & Responsive Web Development Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), UI Components, Javascript and jQuery, Front-End Web Development, Usability, Web Development, Browser Compatibility, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Javascript, Creative Design, Web Design and Development, Typography, Web Analytics and SEO, Wireframing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Flux

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Web Applications, UI Components, Software Architecture, Dataflow, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Maven Course for Build Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Build Tools, CI/CD, Software Configuration Management, Version Control, Java, Software Versioning, Configuration Management, Package and Software Management, Mac OS, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Enterprise Network Design and Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Routers, Network Protocols

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Linux for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Computing Platforms, Operating Systems, Desktop Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Apache Kafka for Developers using Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, JUnit, Spring Boot, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Data Pipelines, Restful API, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Master AI Agents – Build Leads from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Deepseek, Automation, DeepSeek API, OpenAI API, Agentic systems, Google Sheets

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Modern Natural Language Processing: Packt
  • Security and Auditing in Ethereum: EDUCBA
  • JavaScript Masterclass - Zero To Job Ready With 10 Projects: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Unity Android Game Development: Packt
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Modern HTML5 & Responsive Web Development Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals of Flux: Board Infinity
  • Maven Course for Build Automation: Simplilearn
  • Enterprise Network Design and Virtualization: Packt
  • Linux for Beginners: Packt

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