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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

    ASP.NET Core - SOLID and Clean Architecture (.NET 5 and Up)

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Programming Interface (API), UI Components, API Design, Application Frameworks, Restful API, Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Object-Relational Mapping, Debugging, Unit Testing, Web Design and Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apache Spark: Design & Execute ETL Pipelines Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Data Engineering, Data Transformation, MySQL, MySQL Workbench, Data Processing, Data Store, SQL, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Development Environment, Data Analysis, Software Installation

    4.4 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Data Understanding and Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Plot (Graphics), Data Storytelling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Heat Maps, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Transformation, Numerical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Data Wrangling, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Applied Generative AI & NLP with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Fine-tuning, Hugging Face, Generative AI, Model Optimization, OpenAI API, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Transfer Learning, Embeddings, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Mastering Backend Development with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Testing, Restful API, Unit Testing, API Design, Hardening, Application Performance Management, Authentications, Server Side, Postman API Platform, Software Testing, System Monitoring, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning, Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, MongoDB, Databases

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    ASP.NET Core MVC [.NET 8] - The Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Order Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Deployment, User Accounts, Order Management Systems, Database Management, Data Access, User Interface (UI) Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Web Development, Authentications, Web Applications, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cloud Applications, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Big Data, Apache Hive, Data Lakes, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Data Infrastructure, Linux Commands, Linux, File Systems, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Java, C++ (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Functional Design, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Time Series Forecasting with R: Analyze & Predict

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Business, Model Evaluation, Decision Making

    5 stars, 21 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (21) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Confident RPA UiPath Developer - Build 8 Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Verification And Validation, Development Testing, HR Tech, Business Logic, Document Management, Application Frameworks, Data Integration, Computer Programming, File I/O

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Platform Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Experience Design, Application Development, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Data Modeling, User Interface (UI) Design, Sprint Retrospectives, Driving engagement, Service Recovery, Digital Transformation, Application Design, Drive Engagement, Computing Platforms, Data Store, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Product Management, Middleware, System Implementation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrum.org

    Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills™

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Scrum (Software Development), Product Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, User Story, Business Requirements, AI Enablement, Prioritization, Business Planning, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Customer Insights, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • ASP.NET Core - SOLID and Clean Architecture (.NET 5 and Up): Packt
  • Apache Spark: Design & Execute ETL Pipelines Hands-On: EDUCBA
  • Data Understanding and Data Visualization with Python: Packt
  • Applied Generative AI & NLP with Python: Packt
  • Mastering Backend Development with Node.js: Edureka
  • ASP.NET Core MVC [.NET 8] - The Complete Guide: Packt
  • Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Pearson
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Master Time Series Forecasting with R: Analyze & Predict: EDUCBA
  • Confident RPA UiPath Developer - Build 8 Projects: Packt

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