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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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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Virtual Networking, YAML, General Networking, Data Persistence, Software Installation, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master AutoCAD Basics: Create, Modify & Annotate 2D Drawings

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, User Interface (UI)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Software Architecture, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    R Programming: Setup and Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Processing, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Software Installation, Data Science, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Programming, Control, and Monitoring Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Real-Time Operating Systems, Program Development, Human Machine Interfaces, Automation, System Monitoring, Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Management, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Moving Beyond Basics: Dairy Nutrition and Diet Formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Care Plans, Food Quality Assurance And Control

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, CI/CD, OpenShift, DevOps, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Deployment, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Performance Management, YAML

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Human Computer Interaction, Application Development, Graphical Tools

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    5G Open RAN Essentials: Architecture & Ecosystem Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, General Networking, Interoperability, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Cloud Deployment, Strategic Thinking, Vendor Management, Cost Reduction, Innovation, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Rust Programming and AutoGPT Development

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, OpenAI API, Command-Line Interface, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, API Testing, Rust (Programming Language), Key Management, Software Technical Review, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Solution Architecture, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Master AutoCAD Basics: Create, Modify & Annotate 2D Drawings: EDUCBA
  • YARN MapReduce Architecture and Advanced Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • R Programming: Setup and Data Processing: Logical Operations
  • Advanced Programming, Control, and Monitoring Systems: Packt
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Moving Beyond Basics: Dairy Nutrition and Diet Formulation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 6: Pearson
  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python: Arizona State University

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