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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

    Intermediate Ruby Programming and Control Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Debugging, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Scripting, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Unix, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    The Juliet Language for Motion Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Programming Principles, Control Systems, Event-Driven Programming, Robotics, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Automation, Real Time Data, User Interface (UI), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Create Sales Charts in C++ Using Graphics Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Data Presentation, Histogram, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Image Quality, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Import/Export, Editing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Istio, Microservices, Containerization, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Application Performance Management, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, File I/O, IT Automation, Linux, User Accounts, File Systems, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, File Management, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Asynchronous Programming in JavaScript - Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS, Event-Driven Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Full Stack Development and SwiftUI Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, User Accounts, Server Side, Swift Programming, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, API Gateway, Programming Principles, Real Time Data, Apple iOS, Frontend Integration, Web Applications, Restful API, Authentications, Data Management, Image Analysis, JSON, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

    Advanced · 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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    Stanford University

    Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply C Programming to Build an Online Exam Portal

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Program Development, Application Design, Command-Line Interface, Algorithms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intermediate Ruby Programming and Control Structures: Packt
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 3: Pearson
  • The Juliet Language for Motion Programming: Lund University
  • Create Sales Charts in C++ Using Graphics Programming: EDUCBA
  • Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics: Skillshare
  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance: EDUCBA
  • Asynchronous Programming in JavaScript - Complete Course: Packt
  • Advanced Full Stack Development and SwiftUI Basics: Packt
  • 5G Open RAN Essentials: Architecture & Ecosystem Basics: Coursera

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