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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

    Intermediate Python and Practical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, JSON, Package and Software Management, Authorization (Computing), Web Scraping, Application Programming Interface (API), File Management, Python Programming, Restful API, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Simplilearn

    Introduction Course to Autoencoders, VAEs, and GANs

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    EDUCBA

    VBA Automation for Excel Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Customer Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Customer Relationship Management, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Excel, Automation, IT Automation, Workflow Management, Management Reporting, Relationship Management, Operations Management, Business Operations, Real Time Data, Business, Build Tools, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    EDUCBA

    Oracle DBA Training: Architecture, SQL & User Admin

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, Database Design, Database Software, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Performance Tuning, Data Storage, SQL, Network Administration, Memory Management, User Accounts

    5 stars, 20 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo XR en Unity para todos

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Cross Platform Development, 3D Assets, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Animations

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Duke University

    برمجة Java: إنشاء نظام ترشيح

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Code Reusability, AI Personalization, Data Integration, Databases, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Data Mapping, Algorithms, Java Programming, Java, Data Structures, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Packt

    Build a complete pixel platformer in Godot 4

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, UI Components, Program Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting Languages, Data Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Full-Stack AI and Mastering AI Agents Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Working with Version Control

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Issue Tracking, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Packt

    Java 21 - Exploring the Latest Innovations for 2024

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Development Environment, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Key Management, Software Development Tools, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Cryptography, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Scalability, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Ultimate Flask Course

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Dashboard Creation, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Visualization, Object-Relational Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, Cloud Applications, Back-End Web Development, Database Management, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Databases, Authentications, Web Applications, Web Development, Database Application, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

  • Intermediate Python and Practical Skills: Packt
  • Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics: Packt
  • Introduction Course to Autoencoders, VAEs, and GANs: Simplilearn
  • VBA Automation for Excel Workflows: EDUCBA
  • Oracle DBA Training: Architecture, SQL & User Admin: EDUCBA
  • Desarrollo XR en Unity para todos: Universidad de los Andes
  • برمجة Java: إنشاء نظام ترشيح: Duke University
  • Build a complete pixel platformer in Godot 4: Packt
  • Full-Stack AI and Mastering AI Agents Bootcamp: Packt
  • Working with Version Control: University of Leeds

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