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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


  • B

    Board Infinity

    xUnit

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Test Case, .NET Framework, CI/CD, Development Testing, Test Data, Test Automation, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment

    3.5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    3ds Max Architecture: Model, Texture & Light

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Autodesk, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, AI Workflows, Image Quality, C and C++, LESS, Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Build Tools, Project Controls

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Natural Language Processing - Deep Learning Models in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Embeddings, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Text Mining, Classification Algorithms, Model Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    XHTML - Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Semantic Web, Extensible Languages and XML, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Development Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    PCAP: Modules, Packages, and Exception Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Program Development, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Scripting, Software Development, Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Timelines, Data Import/Export

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    JavaScript Foundations Course

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Graphics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Building and Fine-Tuning LLM Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Workflows, Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Application Deployment, API Testing, Model Optimization

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Intro to 3D Game Development Masterclass in Godot

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Event-Driven Programming, UI Components, Artificial Intelligence, Interaction Design, Scripting Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Controllers: Boosting Budget Accuracy

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Management Reporting, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Budgeting, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Power BI, Data Synthesis, Decision Intelligence, Generative AI, Tableau Software, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Automation, Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Scrimba

    Build a Movie Recommendation App with OpenAI

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Vector Databases, User Interface (UI) Design, OpenAI API, UI Components, Figma (Design Software), AI Personalization, LLM Application, OpenAI, Embeddings, Application Development, Data Store, Frontend Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Database Management, Restful API, Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering Next.js: Build Full-Stack Applications

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Javascript, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, Software Development, Application Deployment, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Web Services, Software Engineering, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • xUnit: Board Infinity
  • 3ds Max Architecture: Model, Texture & Light: EDUCBA
  • Natural Language Processing - Deep Learning Models in Python: Packt
  • XHTML - Beginners: EDUCBA
  • PCAP: Modules, Packages, and Exception Handling: Logical Operations
  • Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement: Skillshare
  • JavaScript Foundations Course: Packt
  • Building and Fine-Tuning LLM Applications: Packt
  • Intro to 3D Game Development Masterclass in Godot: Packt
  • GenAI for Financial Controllers: Boosting Budget Accuracy: Coursera

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