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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

    YOLO-NAS + v8 Full-Stack Computer Vision Course

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Mobile Development, Model Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Application Development, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Application Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Real Time Data, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    No-Code Machine Learning and Data Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, No-Code Development, Business Analytics, Data Science, Business Analysis, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Data Capture, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering Java and Advanced Tools for Selenium Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Selenium (Software), Apache Maven, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Issue Tracking, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Execution Engine, Test Case, Debugging, Integration Testing, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create a Landing Page

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Usability, Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Raspberry Pi and Arduino — Go to the Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronics, Embedded Software, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Automation Engineering, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming, Application Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Run Canary Deployments

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Release Management, Cloud Deployment, Regression Testing, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Application Development, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design Patterns, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Servers, Software Design, Model View Controller, Software Architecture, Application Security, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Debugging, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Creative Gradients and Color Effects

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Go (Golang) for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Olympic Lifting Fundamentals for Strength and Power

    Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Coaching, Train The Trainer, Physical Stamina, Goal Setting, Safety Standards, Mobility Assistance, Mechanics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Deploy MEAN Stack App on Azure Cloud with CICD Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Development Testing, Angular, System Testing, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, DevOps, YAML, Continuous Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authorization (Computing), Application Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Authentications, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • YOLO-NAS + v8 Full-Stack Computer Vision Course: Packt
  • No-Code Machine Learning and Data Science for Everyone: LearnQuest
  • Mastering Java and Advanced Tools for Selenium Automation: Packt
  • Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create a Landing Page: Coursera
  • Raspberry Pi and Arduino — Go to the Next Level: Packt
  • Cloud Run Canary Deployments: Google Cloud
  • Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions: Board Infinity
  • Creative Gradients and Color Effects: Adobe
  • Go (Golang) for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On: Packt
  • Olympic Lifting Fundamentals for Strength and Power: Niel Asher Education

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