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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

    Advanced Git and GitHub Features

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Web Presence, Software Documentation

    4.7 stars, 13 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    React Fundamentals and Modern Development Setup

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Code Reusability, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Responsive Web Design, Software Design, Frontend Performance, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Maintainability, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Web Analytics and SEO

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Database Management and Core Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Database Application, ASP.NET, Database Development, .NET Framework, Database Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Back-End Web Development, Database Management Systems, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Software, C# (Programming Language), Database Design, Application Frameworks, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Model View Controller, Authentications, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced CNNs, Transfer Learning, and Recurrent Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Fine-tuning, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Network Architecture

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Professional C# Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Development Testing, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, File Systems, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Models and GPU Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Model Deployment, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Memory Management, Image Quality, Performance Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    XHTML - Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Semantic Web, Extensible Languages and XML, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Development Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Excel Charts and Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Hands-on Python for Networking Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Advanced Python: Apps for Desktop, Database, and Web

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Web Applications, Web Development, Application Development, Database Application, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Restful API, Database Development, Databases, Database Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Software Development, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Google Cloud DevOps Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Containerization, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Software Development, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Delivery, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, General Networking, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    C# Console Development Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Software Installation

    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

  • Advanced Git and GitHub Features: Packt
  • React Fundamentals and Modern Development Setup: Packt
  • Database Management and Core Application Development: Packt
  • Advanced CNNs, Transfer Learning, and Recurrent Networks: Packt
  • Professional C# Development Practices: Microsoft
  • Generative AI Models and GPU Systems: Edureka
  • XHTML - Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Excel Charts and Pivot Tables: Packt
  • Hands-on Python for Networking Professionals: Packt
  • Advanced Python: Apps for Desktop, Database, and Web: Logical Operations

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