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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

    Modern JavaScript Tooling, Modules, and Backend Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Application Deployment, Unit Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Structures, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, Javascript, Front-End Web Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Data Engineering on Google Cloud - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Data Migration, Apache Airflow, Data Storage, Big Data, Data Management, Data Transformation, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Advanced CSS Techniques & Responsive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Typography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Imba

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Javascript, Other Programming Languages, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Getting Started with Containers

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Computing, Microservices, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Linux Commands

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Sales Calling with Vapi: Automated SAAS Demo Scheduler

    Skills you'll gain: Make.com, JSON, Outbound Calls, Application Programming Interface (API), Phone Sales, Booking (Sales), Sales Presentation, Setting Appointments, Systems Integration, No-Code Development, Calendar Management, Technical Sales, Automation, AI Personalization, Scheduling

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize & Interface LLM Apps Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Middleware, OpenAI API, UI/UX Research, Frontend Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    JavaScript Interview Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Restful API, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI: Red-Teaming & Safety Filters

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, LLM Application, Cyber Security Assessment, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Prompt Engineering, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Strategy, AI Personalization, Scenario Testing, System Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Managing Databases - End to End Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Database Design, API Design, MongoDB, Database Management, Authentications, Relational Databases, Performance Tuning, Databases, Authorization (Computing), NoSQL, SQL, Frontend Integration, Node.JS, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Modern JavaScript Tooling, Modules, and Backend Integration: Packt
  • Introduction to Data Engineering on Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
  • Advanced CSS Techniques & Responsive Design: Board Infinity
  • Learn Imba: Scrimba
  • Getting Started with Containers: Pearson
  • Unreal Engine: Design & Control Game Materials for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • AI Sales Calling with Vapi: Automated SAAS Demo Scheduler: Coursera
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort: Scrimba
  • Optimize & Interface LLM Apps Effectively: Coursera
  • JavaScript Interview Essentials: Scrimba

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