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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

    Build an iOS 16 Coffee Shop App Using SwiftUI And Firebase

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Apple Xcode, Data Modeling, UI Components, Mobile Development, Authentications, Debugging, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Azure ML Bootcamp: Machine Learning on the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Data Cleansing, Supervised Learning, Data Transformation, Cloud Deployment, Data Ethics, CI/CD, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Data Quality, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Blender Foundations & Tavern Structure Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Technical Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - Make AAA Game Vehicles

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Performance Tuning, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Progressive Web App with JavaScript: Make a Scavenger PWA

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Frontend Performance, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Software Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting started with Webpack

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Development, Javascript, Google Cloud Platform, Image Quality, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Intro to AngularJS

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Data Mapping, User Interface (UI), Routing Protocols, Restful API

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    GraphQL API Development: Schema Design,Security & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Cloud Deployment, Database Development, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Server Side, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CertNexus

    CSC: Software Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Human Factors (Security), Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Application Design, Computer Programming, Design, Python Programming, Javascript, Design Strategies, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Inferenzstatistik

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, R (Software), Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    MLOps in R: Deploying machine learning models using vetiver

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Continuous Deployment, R Programming, Dashboard, Health Informatics, Applied Machine Learning, Continuous Monitoring, Predictive Modeling, Docker (Software), Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Build an iOS 16 Coffee Shop App Using SwiftUI And Firebase: Packt
  • Azure ML Bootcamp: Machine Learning on the Cloud: Packt
  • Blender Foundations & Tavern Structure Modeling: Packt
  • Unreal Engine 5 - Make AAA Game Vehicles: Packt
  • Progressive Web App with JavaScript: Make a Scavenger PWA: Coursera
  • Visual Studio Code for C# Developers: Packt
  • Getting started with Webpack: Google Cloud
  • Intro to AngularJS: Packt
  • GraphQL API Development: Schema Design,Security & Deployment: Board Infinity
  • CSC: Software Security Essentials: CertNexus

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