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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started With Application Development en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Application Design, Data Store, Application Development, Microservices, Software Development, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Other Programming Languages, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Storage Technologies, Javascript, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Databases, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introduction to SQL and relational databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Administration, Databases, Database Theory, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, JSON, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Replit Essentials: Collaborate, Create, and Code Smarter

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, GitHub Copilot, Git (Version Control System), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, GitHub, Software Versioning, Development Environment, Application Development, File Management, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Configuration Management, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Database Software, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Import/Export, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, SQL, Cyber Attacks, Command-Line Interface

    4.8 stars, 21 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Automate Excel with Robust VBA Macros

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Business Workflow Analysis, Scripting, Workflow Management, Microsoft Excel, Process Analysis, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Spreadsheet Software, Business Process Automation, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Automation Engineering, Automation, Maintainability, User Feedback, Debugging, Data Manipulation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Z

    Zoho Corporation

    Roles and Responsibilities of a Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Upselling, Cross Selling, Prioritization, General Sales Practices, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Development, Sales Management, Sales Process, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Retention, New Business Development, Customer Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Software Quality Control and Management Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Tools, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Browser Compatibility, Agile Methodology, Selenium (Software), Performance Testing, Test Script Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Agile Software Development, DevOps, Development Testing, Scaled Agile Framework, Cyber Security Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Complete Web Development: HTML, CSS, JS & PHP Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Search Engine Optimization, jQuery, PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, WordPress, Keyword Research, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Linux Commands, DevOps, Javascript, Application Deployment, Content Optimization, Program Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    PCAP: Python OOP and Code Streamlining

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    AI Governance for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Governance, AI Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Decision Intelligence, Compliance Auditing, Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, AI Integrations, Risk Management, Accountability Frameworks, Accountability, Risk Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Decision Making, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Microservices with .NET 8 and CQRS

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, ASP.NET, Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Cloud-Native Computing, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started With Application Development en Français: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to SQL and relational databases: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Network Assurance, Security, and Automation: Packt
  • Replit Essentials: Collaborate, Create, and Code Smarter: Coursera
  • Ethical Hacking with Metasploit, SQL & Crypto: EDUCBA
  • Automate Excel with Robust VBA Macros: Coursera
  • Roles and Responsibilities of a Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation
  • Software Quality Control and Management Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Complete Web Development: HTML, CSS, JS & PHP Projects: Packt
  • PCAP: Python OOP and Code Streamlining: Logical Operations

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