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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.


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    Simplilearn

    Image Generation with AI Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Generative AI, Embeddings, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle PL/SQL: Design & Optimize Subprograms

    Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, Oracle Databases, Stored Procedure, SQL, Database Development, Performance Tuning, Database Application, Maintainability, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Provisioning an Apigee X Evaluation Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, User Provisioning, Proxy Servers, Virtual Networking

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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 Development, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Scalability, Procedure Development, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Web Servers, Information Privacy, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Pyramid - Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Configuration Management, Application Performance Management, Application Servers, Model View Controller, UI Components, Virtual Environment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Kibana Projects: Data Analytics & Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Kibana, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, System Monitoring, Web Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Automation, Business Intelligence, Data Wrangling, Retail Sales, Scripting, Devops Tools, Python Programming, Data Science

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    APIs Explorer: Cloud SQL

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Mastering Streamlined Syntax: Efficient Kotlin Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, IntelliJ IDEA

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    PySide2 Project - Data Fetching Application

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Development Environment, Data Integration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Generative AI for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Google Gemini, Web Development Tools, Generative AI, Database Management, Databases, Responsible AI, Back-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Development, User Interface (UI), ChatGPT, Web Servers, Prompt Engineering, Server Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Mastering Data Wrangling with dplyr

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Image Generation with AI Training Course: Simplilearn
  • Oracle PL/SQL: Design & Optimize Subprograms: EDUCBA
  • Provisioning an Apigee X Evaluation Organization: Google Cloud
  • Master PL/SQL: Apply, Integrate & Optimize Database Logic: EDUCBA
  • Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking: Packt
  • Python Pyramid - Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Kibana Projects: Data Analytics & Visualization: EDUCBA
  • APIs Explorer: Cloud SQL: Google Cloud
  • Mastering Streamlined Syntax: Efficient Kotlin Coding: Coursera
  • PySide2 Project - Data Fetching Application: EDUCBA

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