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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

    Building Scalable Enterprise Application with .NET Apps

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, API Design, ASP.NET, Process Driven Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Process Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Restful API, Microservices, Web Services, C# (Programming Language), Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Software Architecture, Change Control, Systems Integration, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Memory Management, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Code Review, Software Technical Review, Software Design, Debugging, Make.com

    ★ 4.5 (656) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, R (Software), Graphing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.7 (6.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Blueprints, Optimization & Scene Testing in Unreal Engine 5

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Blueprinting, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Virtual Environment, Game Design, Interactive Design, Video Game Development, Scenario Testing, Model Optimization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Performance Testing, No-Code Development, Development Testing, Software Design, Performance Appraisal, Software Development, Asset Management, Design and Product

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Data Visualization and Storytelling with Plotly in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Science and Research, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, R (Software)

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Node.js Foundations: Core Concepts & Async Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Software Architecture, Web Applications, API Design, Microservices, Software Design Patterns, Dependency Analysis, Maintainability, Interoperability, Package and Software Management, Software Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Microservices with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Spring Boot, Restful API, Spring Framework, CI/CD, Data Persistence, Software Architecture, Software Design, Distributed Computing, Development Testing, Software Design Patterns, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, API Testing, Java Programming, API Design, Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Spreadsheet Automation with VBA

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Scripting, Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export, UI Components, IT Automation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Interactive Design, Build Tools, Productivity, Operations, Research and Design, Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Real Time Data, Finance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Techniques and Security in .NET 8 Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Unit Testing, Cryptography, Performance Testing, LLM Application, Encryption, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Tools, Test Automation, Large Language Modeling, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Application Deployment, Object Oriented Design, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Platforms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Anatomy, Pathology, Informed Consent, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Cultural Diversity, Nursing Basics, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Application Design, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Other Programming Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Functional Testing, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

    ★ 4.5 (3.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Building Scalable Enterprise Application with .NET Apps: Packt
  • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Exploratory Data Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Blueprints, Optimization & Scene Testing in Unreal Engine 5: Packt
  • Data Visualization and Storytelling with Plotly in Python: Board Infinity
  • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Node.js Foundations: Core Concepts & Async Patterns: Packt
  • Foundations of Microservices with Spring Boot: Packt
  • Spreadsheet Automation with VBA: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Techniques and Security in .NET 8 Applications: Packt

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