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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


  • P

    Packt

    Database Management and Core Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Database Development, Database Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Database Design, Application Frameworks, Authorization (Computing), Model View Controller, Authentications, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Business Logic, Software Design Patterns, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Mastering SQL and Data Management with Teradata

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Dictionary

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    JavaScript in Modern Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Performance, Web Components, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Applied Analytics Engineering and Visualization with dbt

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Engineering, Data Presentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Dashboard, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, SQL, Automation, Data Management, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Project Management: Project Launch, Work, and Scheduling

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Scheduling, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Scope Management, Estimation, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Planning, Time Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    JavaScript Foundations Course

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Offloading Financial Mainframe Data into BigQuery and Elastic Search

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Kibana, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Data Import/Export, Financial Data, Mainframe Computing, Dataflow, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Design and Optimize User Funnels

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Process Design, Customer experience improvement, Driving engagement, Process Improvement and Optimization, User Feedback, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Algorithmic Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Terraform Cloud - Automation, Workspaces, and Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Continuous Deployment, GitHub, Configuration Management, Version Control, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Game Development: Design, Animate & Render

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface (UI), Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Advanced Projects & FX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphic Techniques, UI Components, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Motion Graphics, Interactive Design, Scripting, Virtual Environment, Development Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Simulations

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Database Management and Core Application Development: Packt
  • Mastering SQL and Data Management with Teradata: Board Infinity
  • JavaScript in Modern Web Development: Packt
  • Applied Analytics Engineering and Visualization with dbt: Edureka
  • Project Management: Project Launch, Work, and Scheduling: Logical Operations
  • JavaScript Foundations Course: Packt
  • Offloading Financial Mainframe Data into BigQuery and Elastic Search: Google Cloud
  • Design and Optimize User Funnels: Coursera
  • Algorithmic Problem Solving: Packt
  • Terraform Cloud - Automation, Workspaces, and Integration: Packt

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