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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon EFS Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Scalability, File Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Podman for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Data Management, DevOps, Development Environment, Application Deployment, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Asset Manipulation and Environment Detailing in UE5

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    GNU Octave: Apply, Implement & Design Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Software, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Data Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Face Recognition with Keras: Detect & Classify

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Embeddings, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, NumPy, Model Evaluation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering SQL and Data Management with Teradata

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Dictionary

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Oracle Database RAC Administration Course (12c and 19c)

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Patch Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtual Machines, Data Maintenance, Scalability, Software Installation, Server Administration, Load Balancing, Transaction Processing, System Configuration, Application Performance Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage, Network Administration, Linux

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Blender & Python Scripting – Step-by-Step Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Debugging, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Graphics, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Development Environment, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, JSON, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Infrastructure, Restful API, Network Planning And Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn React Hooks: Build a Tic Tac Toe Game

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Web Components, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    GenAI Foundations and AI Agents Development

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, AI Orchestration, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Prompt Patterns, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Scalability, Application Deployment, Collaboration, Data Integration, Job Evaluation, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Exploring NCAA Data with BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Data Analysis, SQL, Query Languages

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Amazon EFS Primer: Amazon Web Services
  • Podman for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On DevOps: Packt
  • Advanced Asset Manipulation and Environment Detailing in UE5: Packt
  • GNU Octave: Apply, Implement & Design Functions: EDUCBA
  • Face Recognition with Keras: Detect & Classify: EDUCBA
  • Mastering SQL and Data Management with Teradata: Board Infinity
  • The Oracle Database RAC Administration Course (12c and 19c): Packt
  • Blender & Python Scripting – Step-by-Step Guide: Packt
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7: Pearson
  • Learn React Hooks: Build a Tic Tac Toe Game: Scrimba

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