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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

    Coding Stripe Subscriptions with NodeJS

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, Systems Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automate, Analyze, and Evaluate ML Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Responsible AI, Test Execution Engine, Performance Metric, Test Automation, Feature Engineering, Verification And Validation, Content Performance Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Quality Assessment, Gap Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Research Design, Quantitative Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build & Deploy Serverless Apps on AWS: Design and Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Image Analysis, API Gateway, Computer Vision, Event-Driven Programming, Amazon S3, Microservices, Amazon Web Services, Authentications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, API Design, Application Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering WidgetKit in SwiftUI 4, iOS 16 with Dynamic Island

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, User Interface (UI), Data Sharing, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI) Design, Data Modeling, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Object Oriented Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Program Development, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build a Role-Based Java Web Application

    Skills you'll gain: Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Model View Controller, Authentications, Business Logic, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Interior & Character Lighting

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Cinematography, Computer Graphics, Post-Production, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Securing and Integrating Components of Your App - Português

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Development, Cloud API, API Gateway, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Serverless Computing, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Microservices, Authorization (Computing)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Game AI with Behavior Trees in Unity 6

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Data Structures

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply and Predict: Time Series Forecasting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, People Analytics, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Analytical Skills, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Manipulation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Ultimate ASP.NET Core Web API Development Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Application Deployment, Web Development, Database Design, Authentications, API Testing, Microsoft Visual Studio, Data Modeling, Microsoft Azure, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Maintainability, GitHub, Debugging, Version Control, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design Dynamic Particle Effects for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Coding Stripe Subscriptions with NodeJS: Packt
  • Automate, Analyze, and Evaluate ML Experiments: Coursera
  • Build & Deploy Serverless Apps on AWS: Design and Secure: EDUCBA
  • Mastering WidgetKit in SwiftUI 4, iOS 16 with Dynamic Island: Packt
  • Object Oriented Java: Packt
  • Build a Role-Based Java Web Application: EDUCBA
  • Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Interior & Character Lighting: Skillshare
  • Securing and Integrating Components of Your App - Português: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Game AI with Behavior Trees in Unity 6: Packt
  • Apply and Predict: Time Series Forecasting in Excel: EDUCBA

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