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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


  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI for Code Generation Training

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Test Automation, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Application Development, Automation, Software Documentation, Responsible AI, Test Case

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of NuxtJS

    Skills you'll gain: Vue.JS, Application Deployment, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Access, Frontend Performance, Web Analytics and SEO, Android Development, Development Environment, Server Side, Data Management

    3.6 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to D3.js

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), JSON, Plot (Graphics), Data Mapping, Javascript

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

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Use Go Code to Work with Google Cloud Data Sources

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Go (Programming Language), Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, Data Access, Web Development Tools, Database Application

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, AI Personalization, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Skill Up with Python: Web Development Recipes

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Web Applications, Real Time Data, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, API Design, Python Programming, Server Side, JSON, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Automation Frameworks and Continuous Integration

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Jenkins, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Selenium (Software), CI/CD, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Test Data, Unit Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Test Execution Engine, Python Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Build a Mobile App with Firebase

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Mobile Development, Database Application, Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, Frontend Performance, User Interface (UI), Secure Coding, Javascript, Data Access, Data Management, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Preprocessing Unstructured Data for LLMs and RAG Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, LangChain, LLM Application, Embeddings, Application Frameworks, Vision Transformer (ViT), Data Quality

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    The Linux Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Software Installation, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, User Accounts, Networking Hardware, Network Support, Open Source Technology, File Management, Package and Software Management, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    تطوير الألعاب باستخدام محرك Unity: 2D لعبة القفز على المنصات

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, C and C++

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Oracle DBA Training: Architecture, SQL & User Admin

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, Database Design, Database Software, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Performance Tuning, Data Storage, SQL, Network Administration, Memory Management, User Accounts

    5 stars, 20 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (20) · Mixed · 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

  • Generative AI for Code Generation Training: Simplilearn
  • Fundamentals of NuxtJS: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to D3.js: Coursera
  • Use Go Code to Work with Google Cloud Data Sources: Google Cloud
  • Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Skill Up with Python: Web Development Recipes: Pearson
  • Advanced Automation Frameworks and Continuous Integration: Packt
  • Build a Mobile App with Firebase: Scrimba
  • Preprocessing Unstructured Data for LLMs and RAG Systems: Packt
  • The Linux Essentials: Packt

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