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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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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Virtual Networking, YAML, General Networking, Data Persistence, Software Installation, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Java Multi-Threading Mastery: From Basics to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, System Programming, OS Process Management, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Java Programming and Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java, File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Test Automation, Web Scraping, Data Validation, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Automation, Linux Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Windows Servers, Command-Line Interface, YAML, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    XHTML - Server Side Programming with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Web Applications, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Servers, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Validation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, CI/CD, OpenShift, DevOps, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Deployment, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Performance Management, YAML

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Management, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business

    Skills you'll gain: Office Procedures, Interviewing Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unreal Games

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Affinity Photo: Beyond the Basics – Masking & Color

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Color Theory, Image Quality, Editing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Java Multi-Threading Mastery: From Basics to Advanced: Board Infinity
  • Advanced Java Programming and Web Development: Packt
  • Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1: Pearson
  • XHTML - Server Side Programming with PHP: EDUCBA
  • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera
  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business: Universidades Anáhuac

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