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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

    Unity Android Game Development — Build Seven 2D and 3D Games

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unity Engine, GitHub, Bitbucket, Git (Version Control System), Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Game Design, Mobile Development, Scripting, User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphics, Application Development, Graphics Software, Animations

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Data-Driven Systems: DBMS, SQL & Data Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, MongoDB, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, SQL, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Diagram Design, Software Architecture, Conceptual Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for customer care professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Risk Analysis, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Self Service Technologies, Digital Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Getting started with Firebase Cloud Firestore

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Database Development, Data Access, Data Store, Cloud Computing, Software Installation, Web Development Tools, Application Development, Web Development, Cloud Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    React - State management in functional components (HOOKS)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Electrical Design Engineer - Circuit Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Hardware Design, Electronics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Analysis, High Voltage, Grant Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    تطوير الألعاب باستخدام محرك Unity: 2D لعبة القفز على المنصات

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Performance Tuning, Frontend Performance, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Energy Management for IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Prototyping, Embedded Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Usability Testing, Electronic Hardware, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Sustainable Development, Real Time Data, Scalability

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Hardening, Linux, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Computer Security, System Configuration, Context Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Web Development in Flask: Build Your First Website

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), User Accounts, Web Development, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Authentications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Database Development, Database Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    AI Content with Make.com: Automate Instagram Reel Scripts

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Make.com, Social Media Content, Instagram, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Google Docs, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    AWS Data Automation: Glue & Lambda Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Metadata Management, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Web Services, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Cloud Development, Amazon S3, Data Management, Automation, Data Transformation, Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Process Optimization, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Unity Android Game Development — Build Seven 2D and 3D Games: Packt
  • Data-Driven Systems: DBMS, SQL & Data Modeling: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to AI for customer care professionals: AI Business School
  • Getting started with Firebase Cloud Firestore: Google Cloud
  • React - State management in functional components (HOOKS): Coursera
  • Electrical Design Engineer - Circuit Analysis: Coursera
  • تطوير الألعاب باستخدام محرك Unity: 2D لعبة القفز على المنصات: Coursera
  • Energy Management for IoT Devices : Starweaver
  • Mastering Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux): Pearson
  • Web Development in Flask: Build Your First Website: Coursera

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