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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


  • P

    Packt

    A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Forecasting, Model Optimization, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Build Fast Websites with Astro

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, UI Components, Application Deployment, Data Import/Export, Code Reusability, Web Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Frontend Performance, Content Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Edureka

    OWASP Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Analysis, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Software Development, Linux, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Getting Started with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Web Servers, Back-End Web Development, Package and Software Management, Web Applications, Code Reusability, Javascript, JSON, Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), File Systems, Maintainability, Operating Systems, API Testing, Network Routing, File I/O, Object Oriented Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Network Troubleshooting, Problem Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Debugging, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    DevOps Foundations Training

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, DevSecOps, Devops Tools, DevOps, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Delivery, IT Automation, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Secure Coding, Application Security, Continuous Deployment, Security Software, Agile Software Development, Automation, Real Time Data, Control Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Coding Data Models with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Integrated Development Environments, Data Modeling, Data Store, Database Development, Database Design, Software Development Tools, NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Enablement, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Version Control, Infrastructure Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Restful API

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Writing and Auditing VBA Macros in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Automation, Process Optimization, General Finance, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Financial Analysis, Maintainability, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Financial Reporting, Financial Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Recommender Systems Complete Course Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Autoencoders, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Artificial Neural Networks, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Foundation and Asset Creation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Elements And Principles, Content Management, Editing, Model Optimization, Graphical Tools, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Relational Database with Go: Build an Article Search Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, SQL, Database Development, Database Application, Data Access, Go (Programming Language), Database Management, Relational Databases, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Server Side, Program Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Use Go Code to Work with Google Cloud Data Sources

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Go (Programming Language), Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, Data Access, Web Development Tools, Database Application

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python: Packt
  • Build Fast Websites with Astro: Scrimba
  • OWASP Web Application Security: Edureka
  • Getting Started with Node.js: Edureka
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 5: Pearson
  • DevOps Foundations Training: Simplilearn
  • Coding Data Models with AI: University of Virginia
  • GenAI for Writing and Auditing VBA Macros in Finance: Coursera
  • Recommender Systems Complete Course Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Foundation and Asset Creation: Packt

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