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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


  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Digital Circuits with VHDL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronics, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Integrated Development Environments, Schematic Diagrams, Dataflow, Development Environment

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Software Architecture, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Application Development, Graphical Tools

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Network Administration, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business

    Skills you'll gain: Office Procedures, Interviewing Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Asynchronous Programming in JavaScript - Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS, Event-Driven Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    5G Open RAN Essentials: Architecture & Ecosystem Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, General Networking, Interoperability, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Cloud Deployment, Strategic Thinking, Vendor Management, Cost Reduction, Innovation, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, File Management, YAML, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Configuration Management, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Management, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    AI-Enabled Programming, Networking, and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LLM Application, Emerging Technologies, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI Security, AI Enablement, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Software Development, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Design of Digital Circuits with VHDL Programming: L&T EduTech
  • YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python: Arizona State University
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Asynchronous Programming in JavaScript - Complete Course: Packt
  • 5G Open RAN Essentials: Architecture & Ecosystem Basics: Coursera
  • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera
  • Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson

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