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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

    Selenium WebDriver Advanced - Complete Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, CI/CD, Test Data, Test Script Development, Software Testing, IntelliJ IDEA, Test Case, Development Environment, Application Frameworks, Apache Maven, Java Programming

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Solve Tree Problems with Java Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Java, Memory Management, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Java Programming, Data Structures, Scalability, Programming Principles, Debugging, Management Consulting, Mitigation, Project Implementation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Building and Managing User Interfaces

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Frameworks, Information Architecture, Data Structures, Interactive Design, Data Sharing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Dungeon Design Mastery and Advanced Unreal Engine Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Post-Production, 3D Assets, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Animations, Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Intermediate Python Game Development with Pygame

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Graphics, Image Analysis, Program Development, Peripheral Devices, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    TensorFlow: Build & Deploy Face Mask Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Software Installation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Complete Guide to Unit Testing in .NET Core (NUnit & xUnit)

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Tools, Development Testing, Test Case, .NET Framework, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Mockups, Data Access

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Python 101 - From Noob to Nerd

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Spring Boot 3.0

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Microservices, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Containerization, Application Deployment, Apache Kafka, Software Testing, Data Store, Object-Relational Mapping, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Unit Testing, Authentications, Integration Testing, Data Access, Software Architecture, Restful API, Java Programming, Java

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Minimal CMake

    Skills you'll gain: Build Tools, CI/CD, Software Configuration Management, Unit Testing, Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Test Tools, Maintainability, C++ (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Development Environment, Cross Platform Development, Development Testing, Package and Software Management, Software Engineering, Software Installation, Dependency Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Quantitative Data Analysis Using R

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, R (Software), Scatter Plots, R Programming, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Variance Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Coaching for Transformation: Sustaining Change

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Organizational Structure, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Leadership and Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Coaching, Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Business Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Selenium WebDriver Advanced - Complete Framework: Packt
  • Solve Tree Problems with Java Recursion: Coursera
  • Building and Managing User Interfaces: Packt
  • Dungeon Design Mastery and Advanced Unreal Engine Techniques: Packt
  • Intermediate Python Game Development with Pygame: EDUCBA
  • TensorFlow: Build & Deploy Face Mask Detection: EDUCBA
  • Complete Guide to Unit Testing in .NET Core (NUnit & xUnit): Packt
  • Python 101 - From Noob to Nerd: Packt
  • Mastering Spring Boot 3.0: Packt
  • Minimal CMake: Packt

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