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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


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    Packt

    Core WordPress Development Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Secure Coding, Data Management, Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Data Security, Application Security, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals Of NgRx

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Spring Framework Master Class: Java Spring - The Modern Way

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, JUnit, Restful API, Spring Boot, Unit Testing, Java Programming, Java, Hibernate (Java), Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Services, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Apache Maven, Data Access, Databases, Database Management, Web Applications, Gradle

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Build an AI Personal Assistant with a Vector Database

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Web Design and Development, AI Personalization, Web Development, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Natural Language Processing, Data Store, Embeddings, Javascript, Database Management, LLM Application, Persona (User Experience), Real Time Data, Generative AI Agents

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Python بُنى بيانات

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Data Manipulation, Development Environment, Software Installation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    PyCharm Project - Tic-Tac-Toe Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Game Design, Video Game Development, Maintainability, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, UI Components, Program Development, Development Environment, Python Programming, Application Development

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Containerization and Orchestration

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Prometheus (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, DevOps, Scalability, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, Grafana, Continuous Monitoring, Dashboard Creation, Data Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Kanban for Software Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Project Estimation, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Estimation, Process Optimization, Backlogs, User Story, Process Improvement, Resource Utilization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master PL/SQL: Apply, Integrate & Optimize Database Logic

    Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, SQL, Business Logic, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Oracle Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Relational Databases, Payroll Systems, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Scalability, Procedure Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN)

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Pharmacology, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Process, Care Coordination, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Advanced GenAI Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, AI Workflows, Generative AI, AI Integrations, API Design, AI Security, Software Development, Database Design, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Generative AI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Agentic systems, Fine-tuning, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, CrewAI, Embeddings, Model Optimization, Model Context Protocol, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Core WordPress Development Concepts: Packt
  • Fundamentals Of NgRx: Board Infinity
  • Spring Framework Master Class: Java Spring - The Modern Way: Packt
  • Build an AI Personal Assistant with a Vector Database: Scrimba
  • Python بُنى بيانات: University of Michigan
  • PyCharm Project - Tic-Tac-Toe Game Development: EDUCBA
  • Containerization and Orchestration: Edureka
  • Kanban for Software Project Management: Packt
  • Master PL/SQL: Apply, Integrate & Optimize Database Logic: EDUCBA
  • Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN): Coursera

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