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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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    Coursera

    OpenTelemetry for Unified Observability

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Prometheus (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Data Import/Export, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Analysis Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced SPFx & Power Platform: SharePoint Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Data Integration, Digital Transformation, React.js, Frontend Performance, Business Process Automation, Web Development Tools, Automation, Process Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Transformation, Integration Testing, UI Components, Development Testing, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Jmeter training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Performance Testing, Test Script Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Software Testing, Test Planning, Simulations, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ASP.NET Core Fundamentals and Environment Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, GitHub, Version Control, .NET Framework, Git (Version Control System), ASP.NET, Application Frameworks, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Microsoft Development Tools, HTML and CSS

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    SQL for Security Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Secure Coding, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Threat Management, Threat Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    App Engine: Qwik Start - Go

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Go (Programming Language), Cloud Applications, Software Testing, Cloud API, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    The Ultimate Guide for Product Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Improvement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Product Development, People Management, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Performance Metric, Sales Strategy, Market Research, Advertising

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Microsoft DirectX 3D Graphics Development

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, C++ (Programming Language), Software Design, Microsoft Windows, Software Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, Context Management, System Configuration, Debugging, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Algebra

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cómo importar datos y crear visualizaciones en Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Python Programming, Scripting

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Platform Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Development, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Data Modeling, Application Design, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Deployment, Automation, Cloud Applications, Salesforce, ServiceNow

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Java: Data Types, Operators and Decision Constructors

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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

  • OpenTelemetry for Unified Observability: Coursera
  • Advanced SPFx & Power Platform: SharePoint Mastery: Coursera
  • Jmeter training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • ASP.NET Core Fundamentals and Environment Setup: Packt
  • SQL for Security Specialist: Codio
  • App Engine: Qwik Start - Go: Google Cloud
  • The Ultimate Guide for Product Management Essentials: Packt
  • Microsoft DirectX 3D Graphics Development: EDUCBA
  • Cómo importar datos y crear visualizaciones en Python: Coursera
  • Platform Product Development: University of Maryland, College Park

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