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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

    Classify Text into Categories with the Natural Language API

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Unstructured Data, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Application Programming Interface (API), Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Create a Dark Moody Atmospheric 2D Game with Unity and C#

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Debugging, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Accelerate App Development with Gemini CLI

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Secure Coding, Model Context Protocol, Software Installation, Application Security, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Code Generation with Amazon Q

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Amazon Web Services, AI Workflows, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Development Environment, Maintainability, Automation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    SonarQube for Continuous Inspection and Code Review

    Skills you'll gain: SonarQube, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Quality Assurance, Software Technical Review, CI/CD, White-Box Testing, Apache Maven, GitHub, PostgreSQL, Software Engineering, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Building Codes

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker (Software), Software Development, Development Environment, Test Automation, Automation, Debugging, YAML

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Code: Bitcoin Developer Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Cryptography, Application Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Scalability, FinTech, Payment Systems, Secure Coding, Software Development, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming, Transaction Processing, Business Analysis, Market Dynamics, Finance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Algorithms and Problem-Solving in JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Javascript, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Guide for Product Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Improvement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Product Development, People Management, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Performance Metric, Sales Strategy, Market Research, Advertising

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Routines in SQL: Stored procedures in SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, SQL, Database Development, Procedure Development, Database Management Systems, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Nomad Sculpt for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Graphical Tools, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Design Elements And Principles, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Creative Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Controllers: Boosting Budget Accuracy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Management Reporting, Dashboard, Budgeting, Financial Management, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Power BI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Tableau Software, Financial Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Automation, Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Classify Text into Categories with the Natural Language API: Google Cloud
  • Create a Dark Moody Atmospheric 2D Game with Unity and C#: Packt
  • Accelerate App Development with Gemini CLI: Google Cloud
  • Code Generation with Amazon Q: Coursera
  • SonarQube for Continuous Inspection and Code Review: Edureka
  • Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • From Blocks to Code: Bitcoin Developer Essentials: AI CERTs
  • Algorithms and Problem-Solving in JavaScript: Packt
  • The Ultimate Guide for Product Management Essentials: Packt
  • Routines in SQL: Stored procedures in SQL Server: Coursera

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