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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

    Time Series Forecasting with Facebook Prophet in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Teradata: Improving Analysis and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Data Store, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Raspberry Pi and Arduino — Go to the Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronics, Embedded Software, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Automation Engineering, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming, Application Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    تطوير الالعاب باستخدام برنامج Unity: مدفع الكرات

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, UI Components, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Publishing APIs with Apigee X

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Application Development, Authentications

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Excel Charts and Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    JavaScript Career Launch and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Application Design, Webpack, React.js, Web Applications, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Version Control, Software Documentation, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Application Deployment, Frontend Performance, Software Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Software Testing, Javascript, UI Components, Interactive Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Infrastructure and Application Modernization with Google Cloud בעברית

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google App Engine, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Hybrid Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Digital Transformation, Containerization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Clustering and Classification with Machine Learning in R

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Applied Machine Learning, R (Software), Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Data Science, Ggplot2, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CyberSec First Responder (CFR-310)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Exploitation techniques, Security Management, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Learn About Cohere SDKs and APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI, Text Mining, Performance Tuning, Cloud API, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence, Systems Integration, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Internet Of Things, Analysis, Big Data, Analytics, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced .NET with TPL & PLINQ: Conducting Performance Boost

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Performance Testing, C# (Programming Language), Data-oriented programming, Application Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Time Series Forecasting with Facebook Prophet in Python: Packt
  • Teradata: Improving Analysis and Storage: LearnQuest
  • Raspberry Pi and Arduino — Go to the Next Level: Packt
  • تطوير الالعاب باستخدام برنامج Unity: مدفع الكرات: Coursera
  • Publishing APIs with Apigee X: Google Cloud
  • Excel Charts and Pivot Tables: Packt
  • JavaScript Career Launch and Capstone: Microsoft
  • Infrastructure and Application Modernization with Google Cloud בעברית: Google Cloud
  • Clustering and Classification with Machine Learning in R: Packt
  • CyberSec First Responder (CFR-310): Packt

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