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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Unit Testing in React.js: Create a Unit Test Suite

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unit Testing, Test Case, React.js, API Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Mockups, Javascript

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Simple Parallel Coordinates Plot using d3 js

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Javascript, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Node-RED: IoT projects with ESP32, MQTT and Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Security Controls, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, JSON, Network Protocols, Node.JS, Embedded Systems, Authentications, Automation, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Power BI Integration with AWS and Snowflake

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Power BI, Cloud Security, Advanced Analytics, Data Management, Data Governance, Amazon Web Services, Data Integration, Data Security, Cost Control, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Statistical Reporting, Amazon S3, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Coursera

    Replit Essentials: Collaborate, Create, and Code Smarter

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, GitHub, Development Environment, Application Development, Continuous Deployment, File Management, Software Development Tools, Secure Coding, Configuration Management, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    C# and Unity by Example — 20+ Mini Game Development Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Scripting, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Animations

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Bases y primeros pasos en R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Scripting, R Programming, Data Processing, Statistical Programming, Data Structures

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Python Modules and File Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Python Programming, File Management, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Simulations

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Insights and Analysis with QUILL

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Market Intelligence, Trend Analysis, Unstructured Data, Investment Management, Financial Market, Artificial Intelligence, Analysis, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Skillshare

    Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Motion Graphics, Video Game Development, Timelines, Prototyping, Data Import/Export, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Intro to IoT Pentesting

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Internet Of Things, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Tools, USB, Embedded Systems, Network Security, Test Equipment, General Networking, Serial Peripheral Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Unit Testing in React.js: Create a Unit Test Suite: Coursera
  • Simple Parallel Coordinates Plot using d3 js: Coursera
  • Node-RED: IoT projects with ESP32, MQTT and Docker: Packt
  • Power BI Integration with AWS and Snowflake: Edureka
  • Replit Essentials: Collaborate, Create, and Code Smarter: Coursera
  • C# and Unity by Example — 20+ Mini Game Development Projects: Packt
  • Bases y primeros pasos en R: Coursera
  • Mastering Python Modules and File Systems: EDUCBA
  • GenAI for Financial Insights and Analysis with QUILL: Coursera
  • Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine: Skillshare

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