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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


  • C

    Coursera

    APIs in C#: Create a Student Management API

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Cloud Services, C# (Programming Language), Server Side, Application Development, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Systems Integration - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, Continuous Delivery, Systems Development, Devops Tools, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Centered Design, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Information Systems, Software Development, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Systems Engineering, Security Testing, Database Management Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Red Hat

    Introduction to Red Hat OpenShift AI

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Development with Codepal: Write & Test To-Do App

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Code Review, Software Development Tools, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Application Development, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Software Technical Review, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, ChatGPT, GitHub

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Discussion Facilitation, Proposal Development, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Problem Solving, Planning, Cognitive flexibility

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Guide to Blender 3D Rigging and Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Penetration Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Brute-force attacks, Application Security, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Business Logic, Cloud Security, API Testing, Wireless Networks, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Data Modeling and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Administration, Database Software, Database Development, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Application, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Network Model, Query Languages, Data Maintenance, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Diagram Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Azure - Data Lake

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Microsoft Azure, Stored Procedure, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Management, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting, SQL, Data Processing, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Visual Studio, Command-Line Interface, Heat Maps

    ★ 5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Blender and 3D Modeling Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Model Optimization, Image Quality, Editing, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Python Geospatial Development Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, User Interface (UI), Application Development, UI Components, Python Programming, Application Design, Data Science, Cross Platform Development, Code Reusability, Application Deployment, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • APIs in C#: Create a Student Management API: Coursera
  • Systems Integration - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Red Hat OpenShift AI: Red Hat
  • AI-Powered Development with Codepal: Write & Test To-Do App: Coursera
  • Negotiation Skills: Packt
  • The Ultimate Guide to Blender 3D Rigging and Animation: Packt
  • Advanced Penetration Techniques: Packt
  • Data Modeling and Applications: Illinois Tech
  • تطوير الألعاب باستخدام محرك Unity: 2D لعبة القفز على المنصات: Coursera
  • Microsoft Azure - Data Lake: EDUCBA

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