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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


  • P

    Packt

    Hands-on BGP

    Skills you'll gain: Border Gateway Protocol, Routing Protocols, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Excel VBA Macros: Custom Functions and Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Scripting, Debugging, Automation, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Event-Driven Programming, Business Logic, Computer Programming, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Performance Improvement, Data Science

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Cleansing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master AWS Lambda & API Workflows for Serverless Automation

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Amazon CloudWatch, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    APIs Explorer: App Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Software Versioning, Application Development, Version Control

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Network Security, Automation, and Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Ansible, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Scripting, Authentications, Automation, Encryption, Data Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design & Control Game Materials for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Game Development: Design, Animate & Render

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface (UI), Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Enhance a Box Sprint Game in Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Event-Driven Programming, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting, Prototyping

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    DeepSeek R1 AI: 25 Real World Projects in AI for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, People Analytics, Job Analysis, Business Analysis, Grammar, Customer Support, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud - Français

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, Technology Strategies, Cloud Services, Multi-Cloud, Serverless Computing, Kubernetes, Containerization, Virtual Machines, Leadership and Management, Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Agile Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Software Development Methodologies, Scalability, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Team Management, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Backlogs

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Hands-on BGP: Packt
  • Excel VBA Macros: Custom Functions and Structures: Logical Operations
  • Predictive Analytics: Illinois Tech
  • Master AWS Lambda & API Workflows for Serverless Automation: EDUCBA
  • APIs Explorer: App Engine: Google Cloud
  • Network Security, Automation, and Exam Preparation: Packt
  • Unreal Engine: Design & Control Game Materials for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Python Game Development: Design, Animate & Render: EDUCBA
  • Build and Enhance a Box Sprint Game in Unity: EDUCBA
  • DeepSeek R1 AI: 25 Real World Projects in AI for Beginners: Packt

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