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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Build a Tic Tac Toe Online Multiplayer Game for iOS Using SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Unit Testing, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Game Design, Application Deployment, Real Time Data, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master AWS Cloud Foundations: Build, Secure & Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Databases, Database Systems, Microservices, Cloud Security, User Provisioning, Event-Driven Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build & Evaluate Decision Trees for ML

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Java, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Software, Supervised Learning, Technical Communication, Feature Engineering, Tree Maps, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Algorithms

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Develop and Optimize WordPress Websites

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Cloud Hosting, Frontend Performance, Web Design, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning, Amazon Web Services, Order Management, Product Assortment, Data Store, Data Management, Web Design and Development, Usability, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, Remote Access Systems, Web Development, Web Servers, Servers, Content Management Systems

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Modular Asset Creation in Blender & Maze Building with Code

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Integration Testing, Computer Graphics, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Evaluate Vision Errors: Identify Failure Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Analysis, Debugging, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Data Visualization, Quality Assurance, Statistical Reporting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master MariaDB: Install, Design & Manage Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Operational Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Application, Database Systems, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Back-End Web Development, Data Structures, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Creating a Culture of Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Team Management, Performance Management, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Accountability, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build & Optimize React Native Product Listing Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Application Development, Front-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Software Design Patterns, Real Time Data, API Design, Application Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

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    Infosec

    Writing Secure Code for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Kotlin, Android (Operating System), OAuth, Encryption, Mobile Security, Android Development, Key Management, Exploit development, Application Security, Android Studio, Data Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authorization (Computing), Mobile Development, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Application Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Excel VBA Macros: Forms, Files, and Data Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Data Wrangling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Visual Basic (Programming Language), File Management, Automation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Science, Query Languages, Debugging, Performance Improvement, Computer Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build a Tic Tac Toe Online Multiplayer Game for iOS Using SwiftUI: Packt
  • Master AWS Cloud Foundations: Build, Secure & Scale: EDUCBA
  • Build & Evaluate Decision Trees for ML: Coursera
  • Develop and Optimize WordPress Websites: EDUCBA
  • Modular Asset Creation in Blender & Maze Building with Code: Packt
  • Evaluate Vision Errors: Identify Failure Patterns: Coursera
  • Master MariaDB: Install, Design & Manage Databases: EDUCBA
  • Creating a Culture of Performance: Madecraft
  • Build & Optimize React Native Product Listing Apps: EDUCBA
  • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera

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