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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Programming using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Robotics, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Automation, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Tools, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O

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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Hacking: Apply, Implement & Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, File I/O, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Mapping, Software Testing, Data Structures

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    13 reviews

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    Simplilearn

    Python Programming Essentials Training

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Computational Logic, Integrated Development Environments, System Software, Software Installation, Functional Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Program Development, Software Visualization, Computational Logic, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Software Documentation, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Crash Course on Embedded C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Software Security Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Business Logic, Test Tools, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Software Testing, Security Management, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring

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    Packt

    Nmap for Penetration Testing: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Scanning, General Networking, Network Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Scripting, System Configuration

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Automated Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Engineering Tools, Test Tools, Computer Programming Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Automation, Functional Requirement, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Python for the Absolute Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Debugging, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Java and Programming Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Programming Principles, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Software Installation, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computing Platforms, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • An Introduction to Programming using Python: University of Leeds
  • IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging: IBM
  • Python Hacking: Apply, Implement & Analyze: EDUCBA
  • Python Programming Essentials Training: Simplilearn
  • Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode: Packt
  • Crash Course on Embedded C Programming: Packt
  • Software Security Testing: Packt
  • Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Security: ISC2
  • Nmap for Penetration Testing: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Introduction to Automated Analysis: University of Minnesota

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