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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


  • P

    Packt

    The Complete jQuery Course - Beginner to Professional

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Ajax, Javascript and jQuery, JSON, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Javascript, Video Game Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Program Development, Interaction Design

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    App Dev: Adding User Authentication to your Application - Python

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Authentications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Web Applications, User Accounts, Web Development, Network Security

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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

  • C

    Coursera

    Création de chaînes en Python

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Science

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Python for Secret Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Package and Software Management, Scripting, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, JSON, Image Analysis, Data Validation, Web Scraping, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistics, Python Programming, Correlation Analysis, Data Processing, Restful API, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Soccer Data Analytical Insight

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    HTML for Beginners: Classes and ID

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Scripting, Javascript

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    REST Assured Java - Creating a Book Store Application

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Seaborn Python Data Visualization & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Next.js for Beginners: Build a Multi-Page Portfolio Website

    Skills you'll gain: Web Components, React.js, Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Frontend Performance, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Software Engineering

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Security and Auditing in Ethereum

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Event Monitoring, Exploit development, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Patch Management, Code Review, Incident Management, Development Testing, Authorization (Computing), Data Validation

    4.8 stars, 30 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Selenium Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Scripting, Automation, Test Tools, Scenario Testing, Browser Compatibility, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Complete jQuery Course - Beginner to Professional: Packt
  • App Dev: Adding User Authentication to your Application - Python: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to FinTech Using R: Packt
  • Création de chaînes en Python: Coursera
  • Python for Secret Agents: Packt
  • BigQuery Soccer Data Analytical Insight: Google Cloud
  • HTML for Beginners: Classes and ID: Coursera
  • REST Assured Java - Creating a Book Store Application: EDUCBA
  • Seaborn Python Data Visualization & Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Next.js for Beginners: Build a Multi-Page Portfolio Website: Coursera

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