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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


  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Análise de Segmentação de Mercado

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Big Data, Data Mining, Analytics, Target Market, Data Analysis, Target Audience, R Programming, R (Software), Unsupervised Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Strategy, Consumer Behaviour

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    Sector Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Equities, General Finance, Securities Trading, Market Trend, Market Opportunities, Performance Analysis, Stock Rotation, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Movement Strategies for Menopause Health

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Stress Management, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Human Musculoskeletal System, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Gynecology, Athletic Training, Clinical Assessment, Urology, Health Assessment, Mental Health Therapies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Visual FX, Materials & Interactive Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, 3D Assets, Interactive Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Virtual Environment, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Physics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Theory

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Unity Android Game Development

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    PostgreSQL 17: Core Concepts and Advanced SQL Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Operational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Database Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Development, Query Languages, JSON, Performance Tuning, Database Design, Data Access, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Cyber Threats Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Security Awareness, SQL, Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Concreting Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Structural Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Civil Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Practices, Structural Analysis, Product Testing, Analytical Testing, Design Specifications, Technical Standard

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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, Secure Coding, Restful API, Database Development, Databases, 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
  • P

    Packt

    Building and Fine-Tuning LLM Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Workflows, Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Application Deployment, API Testing, Model Optimization

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI: Red-Teaming & Safety Filters

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, LLM Application, Cyber Security Assessment, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Prompt Engineering, Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Strategy, AI Personalization, Exploitation techniques, System Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Análise de Segmentação de Mercado: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Sector Investing: Interactive Brokers
  • Movement Strategies for Menopause Health: Niel Asher Education
  • Unreal Engine Visual FX, Materials & Interactive Systems: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals of Unity Android Game Development: Packt
  • PostgreSQL 17: Core Concepts and Advanced SQL Techniques: Packt
  • Generative AI Models and GPU Systems: Edureka
  • Cyber Threats Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Concreting Practices: L&T EduTech
  • Advanced Python: Apps for Desktop, Database, and Web: Logical Operations

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