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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Advanced Flutter App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, Data Validation, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Application Development, UI Components, Usability, Interactive Design

    4.9 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Salesforce Marketing Cloud Integration Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Personalized Campaigns, API Testing, Marketing Automation, Content Management Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Drupal, Restful API, Data Mapping, Workflow Management, Data Integration, Security Controls, Compliance Management, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    PyQt Training Advanced Level

    Skills you'll gain: Databases, Database Management Systems

    4.6 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Cloud-Native Architecture and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Istio, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build Testable Python Packages for AI

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, Code Reusability, Engineering Software, Testability, Software Design, Python Programming, AI Workflows, Test Script Development, Test Case, Test Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Designing Multi-Agent Systems: Collaboration and Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, CrewAI, LangGraph, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Context Management, Memory Management, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Project Launch, Work, and Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Scheduling, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Time Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python: NumPy and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Monitoring, Streams, and Connectors

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Prometheus (Software), Data Governance, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Data Store, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Systems Architecture, Performance Metric, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Integration Testing, .NET Framework, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Java Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Secure Coding, Software Design, Model View Controller, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Application Security, Maintainability, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Program Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Excel Charts and Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Master Advanced Flutter App Development: EDUCBA
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud Integration Essentials: Coursera
  • PyQt Training Advanced Level: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Cloud-Native Architecture and Microservices: Packt
  • Build Testable Python Packages for AI: Coursera
  • Designing Multi-Agent Systems: Collaboration and Workflows: Board Infinity
  • Project Management: Project Launch, Work, and Scheduling: Logical Operations
  • BiteSize Python: NumPy and Pandas: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Monitoring, Streams, and Connectors: LearnKartS
  • Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices: Packt

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