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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Google Cloud

    Develop Code with Gemini in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Code Review, Debugging, Prompt Engineering, Big Data

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Building iOS Applications with UIKit and SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Model View Controller, Application Development, Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    Explore and Visualize Data the Python Way

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Seaborn, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Data Science, Anomaly Detection, Python Programming, GitHub

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Characters & Interiors

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Production, Virtual Environment, Cinematography, Storytelling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Motion Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Houdini FX Procedural Modeling and VEX Effects Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Linear Algebra, Programming Principles, Simulations, Scripting, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Graphical Tools

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Build a Product Landing Page with Stripe Integration

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Email Automation, Payment Systems, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free
    Free
    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Realidad Extendida y Metaverso para todos Community Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, User Experience, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Animations, Experience Design, Technology Solutions, Simulations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Master AWS DynamoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, NoSQL, Database Management, Database Design, Data Store, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Administration, General Networking, System Configuration, Network Protocols, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    E

    EDUCBA

    Python Pyramid - Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Test Script Development, Maintainability, Network Routing, Test Case, Unit Testing, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Application Security, Configuration Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    The Simplest Guide™ to Base SAS & Advanced SAS

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    String Manipulation in C#: Develop a WordWand App

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Data Validation, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Develop Code with Gemini in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Building iOS Applications with UIKit and SwiftUI: Board Infinity
  • Explore and Visualize Data the Python Way: Coursera
  • Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Characters & Interiors: Skillshare
  • Houdini FX Procedural Modeling and VEX Effects Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Build a Product Landing Page with Stripe Integration: Packt
  • Realidad Extendida y Metaverso para todos Community Impact: Universidad de los Andes
  • Master AWS DynamoDB: Packt
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Python Pyramid - Advanced: EDUCBA

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