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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

    Introduction to Procedural Maze Building and Maze Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Algorithms, Game Design, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Debugging, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automate, Optimize, and Monitor ML Models

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Data Pipelines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn Bits and Bytes of Raspberry Pi & IoT using Node-RED

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Cloud Applications, Data Pipelines, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Hands-on with Cisco Modeling Labs 2 (CML2)

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, VMware ESX Servers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Model, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Computing Platforms, General Networking, System Configuration, User Interface (UI), Simulations, Remote Access Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), System Requirements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Java Concepts Through a Real-World Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Software Documentation, Application Design, Software Testing, Performance Tuning, Data Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Python for Data Analysis: Build & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Computer Networking, Server Side, Real Time Data, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Application Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Practical Kubernetes - Beyond CKA and CKAD Hands-on

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Prometheus (Software), Application Deployment, Grafana, Network Administration, Data Storage, Containerization, YAML, CI/CD, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Predictive Models: Build, Explore Data & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Risk Modeling, Logistic Regression, Statistical Analysis, Performance Metric

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Secure AI Model Deployments & Lifecycles

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Security, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, CI/CD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), System Monitoring, Software Versioning, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build a C# .NET Rainfall Measurement System

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Data Validation, Microsoft SQL Servers, Databases, Software Development, Software Testing, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AWS Serverless Development and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Hands-on with GNS3

    Skills you'll gain: System Requirements, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, ESXi Installation, Computer Networking, Ubuntu, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Procedural Maze Building and Maze Algorithms: Packt
  • Automate, Optimize, and Monitor ML Models: Coursera
  • Learn Bits and Bytes of Raspberry Pi & IoT using Node-RED: Packt
  • Hands-on with Cisco Modeling Labs 2 (CML2): Packt
  • Apply Java Concepts Through a Real-World Case Study: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Python for Data Analysis: Build & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Practical Kubernetes - Beyond CKA and CKAD Hands-on: Packt
  • Predictive Models: Build, Explore Data & Deploy: EDUCBA
  • Secure AI Model Deployments & Lifecycles: Coursera
  • Build a C# .NET Rainfall Measurement System: EDUCBA

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