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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 R Techniques for Telecom Customer Churn Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build & Test REST APIs with POSTMAN and Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Application Development, Data Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Modeling, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operations Research, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Process Optimization, Decision Tree Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    3.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    GitHub: Codespaces, Actions, and Ecosystem Tools

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Development Environment, Continuous Integration, GitHub, Cloud Development, Hugging Face, Continuous Deployment, Microsoft Copilot, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Model Deployment, YAML, DevOps, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Containerization, Docker (Software), Python Programming, AI Personalization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Development Testing, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Web Language, Web Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Trending in AI
    Trending in AI
    G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Digital Leader Training

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Digital Transformation, Data Governance, Cloud Services, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Strategy, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Solutions, Real Time Data, Business Transformation, Data Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.8K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer: DP-600 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Real Time Data, Query Languages, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Dataflow, SQL, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Data Governance, Business Analytics, Data Management, Data Science, Workflow Management, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Warehouse Management, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Unit Testing & Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Behavior-Driven Development, API Testing, Code Coverage, Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Tools, Test Planning, Test Case, Maintainability, Software Quality Assurance, Application Programming Interface (API), Mockups, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Full-Stack Web Development with TypeScript 5

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Restful API, API Design, Full-Stack Web Development, PostgreSQL, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, Secure Coding, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, SQL, Front-End Web Development, React.js, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Javascript, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Git and GitHub Masterclass - The Practical Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Open Source Technology, Version Control, Software Development Tools, File Management, Collaborative Software, System Configuration, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    ChatGPT - Foundations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Hands-On MLOps Fundamentals for ML Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, DevOps, CI/CD, Apache Spark, Pandas (Python Package), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Governance, Supervised Learning, Flask (Web Framework), Grafana, Python Programming, Automation, Unsupervised Learning, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Apply R Techniques for Telecom Customer Churn Prediction: EDUCBA
  • Build & Test REST APIs with POSTMAN and Spring Boot: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models: University of Pennsylvania
  • GitHub: Codespaces, Actions, and Ecosystem Tools: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Blockchain: University at Buffalo
  • Google Cloud Digital Leader Training: Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer: DP-600 Exam Prep: Edureka
  • Unit Testing & Test-Driven Development: Edureka
  • Full-Stack Web Development with TypeScript 5: Packt
  • Git and GitHub Masterclass - The Practical Bootcamp: Packt

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