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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


  • B

    Board Infinity

    Version Control with Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    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

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Advanced Python: Apps for Desktop, Database, and Web

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Web Applications, Application Development, Database Application, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Restful API, Databases, Database Management, Application Security, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Software Development, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Creating Date-Partitioned Tables in BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Database Management, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Databases, Performance Tuning, Google Analytics

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine - 3D Plants and Vegetation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Reality, Data Import/Export, File Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Exploring NCAA Data with BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Data Analysis, SQL, Query Languages

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Server Side Rendering with Next.js: Update a News Website

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Server Side, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Web Applications, Software Engineering

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Code: Bitcoin Developer Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Cryptography, Application Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Scalability, FinTech, Payment Systems, Secure Coding, Software Development, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming, Transaction Processing, Business Analysis, Market Dynamics, Finance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Trading Bot on DYDX with AWS & Python

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Technical Analysis, Real Time Data

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    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

  • P

    Pearson

    Generative AI for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Google Gemini, Web Development Tools, Generative AI, Database Management, Databases, Responsible AI, Back-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Development, User Interface (UI), ChatGPT, Web Servers, Prompt Engineering, Server Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Blender & Python Scripting – Step-by-Step Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Debugging, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Graphics, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Development Environment, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Version Control with Git and GitHub: Board Infinity
  • Build an iOS 16 Coffee Shop App Using SwiftUI And Firebase: Packt
  • Advanced Python: Apps for Desktop, Database, and Web: Logical Operations
  • Creating Date-Partitioned Tables in BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Blender to Unreal Engine - 3D Plants and Vegetation: Packt
  • Exploring NCAA Data with BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Server Side Rendering with Next.js: Update a News Website: Coursera
  • From Blocks to Code: Bitcoin Developer Essentials: AI CERTs
  • Advanced Trading Bot on DYDX with AWS & Python: Packt
  • Unreal Engine 5 - Make AAA Game Vehicles: Packt

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