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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

    Procedural Maze Building - Unity 6 and Blender Compatible

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Integration Testing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Maintainability, Model Optimization, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Image Classification with Keras: Build & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Model Optimization, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity: Design & Build Procedural Hex Maps

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Getting Technical with the Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Scaling No-Code Automation with Reflect

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Test Case, Test Automation, Regression Testing, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, No-Code Development, Test Planning, Test Data, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Development Environment, Debugging, Scalability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced C# Techniques, Game Development & Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Code Reusability, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply RxSwift to Build Reactive iOS E-Commerce Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Application Development, Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Code Reusability, Data Validation, User Interface (UI), Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity Editor Scripting: Design & Customize Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development Tools, UI Components, Video Game Development, Code Reusability, User Interface (UI), Graphical Tools, Style Guides, Build Tools, User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), C# (Programming Language), Version Control

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Secure Software Lifecycle: From Requirements to Maintenance

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Threat Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Deployment, Security Controls, CI/CD, Program Development, Computer Security, System Monitoring, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Product Lifecycle Management, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Apache Solr: Index, Search & Analyze Content

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Solution Design, Query Languages, Software Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Rust on GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Google App Engine, Containerization, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Engineering, Cloud API, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Management, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Serverless Computing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CSC: Secure Software Testing and Maintenance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Testing, Secure Coding, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Unit Testing, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Computer Security, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Information Privacy, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Procedural Maze Building - Unity 6 and Blender Compatible: Packt
  • Image Classification with Keras: Build & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Unity: Design & Build Procedural Hex Maps: EDUCBA
  • Getting Technical with the Terminal: Packt
  • Scaling No-Code Automation with Reflect: Coursera
  • Advanced C# Techniques, Game Development & Publishing: Packt
  • Apply RxSwift to Build Reactive iOS E-Commerce Apps: EDUCBA
  • Unity Editor Scripting: Design & Customize Tools: EDUCBA
  • Secure Software Lifecycle: From Requirements to Maintenance: John Wiley & Sons
  • Mastering Apache Solr: Index, Search & Analyze Content: EDUCBA

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