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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

    Advanced Azure Architecture and Migration Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Deployment, Solution Architecture, Microservices, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Serverless Computing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Data Migration, Containerization

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Complete Blazor Bootcamp - .NET 6 (WASM and Server)

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, ASP.NET, JavaScript Frameworks, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Cloud Deployment, .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Network Routing, Cloud Applications, Server Side, Javascript, Application Deployment, Authentications

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Hands-On .NET Minimal API for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Databases, Data Persistence, Data Validation, Data Mapping, Data Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Loan Officers: Revolutionizing Credit Scoring

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Loan Origination, Consumer Lending, Commercial Lending, Loan Documentation, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, AI Enablement, Customer Communications Management, Credit Risk, Financial Services, Business Process Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    App Deployment, Debugging, and Performance en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Performance Management, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Containerization, Performance Tuning, Public Cloud, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master and Apply New Features in C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Maintainability, Object-Relational Mapping, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Data Visualization with Matplotlib Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Python Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Development with Codepal: Write & Test To-Do App

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Code Review, Software Development Tools, Test Automation, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Web Applications, Application Development, Generative AI, Software Development, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, ChatGPT, GitHub

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Java for Beginners: Hands-On Course with Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Software Design, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, File Management, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    CSS UI Effects: Shadows, Gradients & Animations

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI) Design, Browser Compatibility, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Usability, Color Theory, Animations, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    JavaScript Prototypes 2025 – The Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JavaScript Frameworks, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Maintainability, Software Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced Azure Architecture and Migration Strategies: Packt
  • The Complete Blazor Bootcamp - .NET 6 (WASM and Server): Packt
  • Hands-On .NET Minimal API for Web Developers: Packt
  • GenAI for Loan Officers: Revolutionizing Credit Scoring: Coursera
  • App Deployment, Debugging, and Performance en Français: Google Cloud
  • Master and Apply New Features in C#: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Data Visualization with Matplotlib Mastery: EDUCBA
  • AI-Powered Development with Codepal: Write & Test To-Do App: Coursera
  • Java for Beginners: Hands-On Course with Capstone Project: Packt
  • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 4: Pearson

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