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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Responsible AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Risk Analysis, Data Governance, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Decision Making, Model Evaluation, Compliance Auditing, Auditing, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Query Languages, SQL, Database Management, Data Architecture, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Sharing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Real Time Data, Capacity Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Practical DevOps Bootcamp for All

    Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Kubernetes, CI/CD, Containerization, DevOps, YAML, Grafana, GitHub, Devops Tools, Linux Commands, Linux, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Integration, Amazon Web Services, Linux Administration, Software Versioning, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Web Applications, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Security Controls, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Programming Interface (API), Exploitation techniques, Web Servers, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Level Up: Java-Powered Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, JUnit, Model Training, Build Tools, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Java, Performance Tuning, Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Apache Maven, Data Structures, Random Forest Algorithm, Gradle, Data Pipelines, Software Architecture, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Apache, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals Of NgRx

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Data Store, JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Performance, Development Environment, Data Management, TypeScript, Data Access, Debugging

    3.2 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.2 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

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

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Unit Testing, Test Case, Development Testing, Test Tools, React.js, API Testing, Software Testing, Web Development Tools, Javascript

    4.3 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Unity Game Development with C#

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Virtual Reality, 3D Assets, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    EDUCBA

    Spreadsheet Macros and VBA Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Structures, Data Store, Business Process Automation, Data Processing, Automation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Scripting, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Spreadsheet Software, Computational Logic, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Productivity, Real Time Data, Build Tools, Follow Through, Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Responsible AI for Everyone: Edureka
  • BigQuery Fundamentals for Oracle Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Practical DevOps Bootcamp for All: Packt
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Level Up: Java-Powered Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Fundamentals Of NgRx: Board Infinity
  • Unit Testing in React.js: Create a Unit Test Suite: Coursera
  • Database Management and Core Application Development: Packt
  • Advanced CNNs, Transfer Learning, and Recurrent Networks: Packt
  • Professional C# Development Practices: Microsoft

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