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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

    Visual Studio Code for C# Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Git (Version Control System), C# (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Development Tools, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    DirectX 11: Design, Implement & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Application Design, Debugging, Application Deployment, Computer Graphics, C++ (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Software Development Life Cycle, Microsoft Windows, Software Architecture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Microsoft on AWS - Porting Assistant for .NET

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Linux, Application Frameworks, Cross Platform Development, Software Development Tools, C# (Programming Language), Dependency Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners – Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Brute-force attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Generative AI Foundations in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Transfer Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    APIs Explorer: Create and Update a Cluster

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Spark

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Cinematography & Videography Guide: Audio & Story

    Skills you'll gain: Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Post-Production, Storytelling, Podcasting, Content Creation, Music

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Database Observability and Tuning

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, SQL, Database Application, Data Management, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    H2O.ai

    H2O Driverless AI Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of AI in Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Deep Learning: Convolutional Neural Networks with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embeddings, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Asset Manipulation and Environment Detailing in UE5

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Visual Studio Code for C# Developers: Packt
  • DirectX 11: Design, Implement & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Microsoft on AWS - Porting Assistant for .NET: Amazon Web Services
  • Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners – Part 1: Packt
  • Generative AI Foundations in Python: Packt
  • APIs Explorer: Create and Update a Cluster: Google Cloud
  • Cinematography & Videography Guide: Audio & Story: Skillshare
  • Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Database Observability and Tuning: Google Cloud
  • H2O Driverless AI Starter Course: H2O.ai
  • Foundations of AI in Game Development: Packt

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