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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

    ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, 3D Modeling, Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Programming Tools, USB, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Environmental Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Agile Project Management & Business Analysis Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Controls, Scope Management, Project Management, Product Planning, Project Planning, Kanban Principles

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AI Agent Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Systems Architecture, Tool Calling, Natural Language Processing, Context Management, Memory Management, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Transitioning from Console to WinForms with Source Control

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), .NET Framework, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Visual Studio, Database Application, Database Development, Application Development, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Deep Reinforcement Learning Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Fine-tuning, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    JavaScript Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Web Development, Data Structures, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Node.JS, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Functional Design, Event-Driven Programming, Frontend Performance, Frontend Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Cisco Solutions and Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Virtual Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Switches, Network Administration, Authentications, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Firewall, Networking Hardware, Authorization (Computing), TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation & Customization

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visio, Diagram Design, Automation, Business Process Automation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Document Management, Performance Testing, Style Guides, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Scripting, Software Testing, Performance Tuning, Data Compilation, Design Elements And Principles

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe Dreamweaver for Beginners: User Centric Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Interaction Design, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Figma (Design Software)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    NIIT

    Capstone Project Using Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Microservices, Restful API, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services, Software Development, Software Engineering, Back-End Web Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Applied Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Training, Logistic Regression, Model Optimization, Data Analysis, Driving engagement, Persona (User Experience)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Managing Machine Learning Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Training, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Software, Process Modeling, Workflow Management, Predictive Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Applied Machine Learning, SAS (Software), Text Mining, R Programming, Performance Analysis, Scheduling

    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

  • ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers: Packt
  • Agile Project Management & Business Analysis Principles: Edureka
  • AI Agent Development Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Transitioning from Console to WinForms with Source Control: Packt
  • Deep Reinforcement Learning Hands-On: Packt
  • JavaScript Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Cisco Solutions and Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • Automation & Customization: Microsoft
  • Adobe Dreamweaver for Beginners: User Centric Web Design: Coursera
  • Capstone Project Using Node.js: NIIT

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