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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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    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced Dart Programming for Scalable Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Dataflow, Code Reusability, Scalability, Software Architecture, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Learn Non-Scary Adobe After Effects: Masking & Motion Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Media Production, Design Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript)

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Express Framework Basics: Secure Signup with Auth0 & Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, Authentications, Web Frameworks, OAuth, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Secure Coding, Single Sign-On (SSO), Application Development, Database Management, Databases, Cryptography, Data Storage Technologies, Middleware

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master Agile Scrum - Basics to Advanced with Jira Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Scalability, User Story, Software Development Methodologies, Coordinating, Prioritization, Meeting Facilitation, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced SQL Server Analytics and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Database Design, Data Processing, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Data Structures, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Protocol-Oriented Programming in Swift Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Code Reusability, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Architecture, Mobile Development, Maintainability, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Design, Application Design, UI Components, Testability, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Excel Basics for Beginners: Workbooks, Formatting, Charts and Core Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Entry, Data Processing, Data Science, Organizational Skills, Business Analytics, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Record Keeping, Customer Data Management, Productivity, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Project Management, Event Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    C Programming Projects for Games and System Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Game Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Code Reusability, Data Modeling, Video Game Development, Computational Thinking, System Programming, C and C++, Data Integrity, File Management, Program Development, Application Development, Business Logic, Data Storage, Computational Logic, Animation and Game Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Multi-Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Public Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Code Reusability, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, System Configuration, Embedded Systems, Computing Platforms, Python Programming, OS Process Management, User Interface (UI), Computer Hardware, File Management, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Java Control Flow, IDE, and Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Apply Advanced Dart Programming for Scalable Applications: EDUCBA
  • Learn Non-Scary Adobe After Effects: Masking & Motion Basics: Skillshare
  • API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript): Scrimba
  • Express Framework Basics: Secure Signup with Auth0 & Node.js: Packt
  • Master Agile Scrum - Basics to Advanced with Jira Projects: Packt
  • Apply Advanced SQL Server Analytics and Programming: EDUCBA
  • Apply Protocol-Oriented Programming in Swift Applications: EDUCBA
  • Excel Basics for Beginners: Workbooks, Formatting, Charts and Core Skills: Knowledge Accelerators
  • C Programming Projects for Games and System Development: EDUCBA
  • Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Unit 3: Pearson

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