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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI Code & Libraries with Static Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, AI Personalization, Continuous Integration, Code Review, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Dependency Analysis, Analysis, Program Implementation, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    GenAI Data Engineering and RAG Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, AI Personalization, Data Engineering, System Monitoring, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Processing, AI Workflows, Scalability, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Embeddings, Performance Tuning, Continuous Monitoring, Database Systems, Talent Pipelining, Process Optimization, Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate ChatGPT Guide with React Native - Develop Mobile Apps

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, ChatGPT, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Android Jetpack, iOS Development, JSON, UI Components, Database Application, Application Development, Development Environment, Context Management, Data Storage, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fluent Assertion

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Testability, Maintainability, Unit Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing, Test Tools, Software Testing, Microsoft Visual Studio

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Ultimate TypeScript Course 2024 – Learn, Build & Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, React.js, Webpack, Angular, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Debugging, Web Applications, Vue.JS, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Testing and Profiling in NetBeans: Fix a Mortgage Calculator

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Java, Software Development Tools, Debugging, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Loan Officers: Revolutionizing Credit Scoring

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Loan Origination, Consumer Lending, Commercial Lending, Loan Documentation, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, AI Enablement, Customer Communications Management, Credit Risk, Financial Services, Business Process Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Deploy a Hugo Website with Cloud Build and Firebase Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Power Platform Integration with Azure & Custom APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Power Apps Component Framework, Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Copilot, Application Deployment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Postman API Platform, Microsoft Azure, Mobile Development, CI/CD, Application Programming Interface (API), TypeScript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Deploy MEAN Stack App on Azure Cloud with CICD Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Development Testing, Angular, System Testing, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    التصميم المتجاوب لـ Swift: إدارة واجهات المستخدم المتجاوبة

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Responsive Web Design, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Secure AI Code & Libraries with Static Analysis: Coursera
  • GenAI Data Engineering and RAG Systems: Starweaver
  • Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics: Packt
  • The Ultimate ChatGPT Guide with React Native - Develop Mobile Apps: Packt
  • Fluent Assertion: Board Infinity
  • Ultimate TypeScript Course 2024 – Learn, Build & Excel: Packt
  • Testing and Profiling in NetBeans: Fix a Mortgage Calculator: Coursera
  • GenAI for Loan Officers: Revolutionizing Credit Scoring: Coursera
  • Deploy a Hugo Website with Cloud Build and Firebase Pipeline: Google Cloud
  • Power Platform Integration with Azure & Custom APIs: Board Infinity

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