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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

    3D Modeling for Inventory & Asset Creation in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Integration Testing, Technical Design, Development Testing, Data Import/Export, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apache & Tomcat Web Application Deployment Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Application Deployment, Apache Tomcat, Apache, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Servers, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, UI Components, Web Servers, Email Automation, Usability, Development Testing, Interactive Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Analytics and SEO

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build an Android Calculator App Using Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced UI Components & Data Visualization in SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Interactive Data Visualization, Apple Xcode, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Animations, Data Management, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Jira for Quality Assurance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Jira (Software), Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Usability Testing, Technical Communication, Issue Tracking, Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master PostgreSQL Database Design and SQL Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Data Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Intro to Secure Coding and Input Validation in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Kotlin, Mobile Security, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Development, Application Security, Mobile Development Tools, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Security, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Program Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    C# .NET Practical Business & Utility Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Application, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), Data Validation, ASP.NET, SQL, .NET Framework, System Requirements, Business Requirements, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Business Logic, Software Development Life Cycle, Data Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Systems Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Flutter App Development From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Validation, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Cross Platform Development, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, User Flows, Scalability, Usability, Verification And Validation, Maintainability, Image Quality

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 3D Modeling for Inventory & Asset Creation in Blender: Packt
  • Apache & Tomcat Web Application Deployment Projects: EDUCBA
  • Build an Android Calculator App Using Kotlin: EDUCBA
  • Advanced UI Components & Data Visualization in SwiftUI: Packt
  • Jira for Quality Assurance Testing: Coursera
  • Master PostgreSQL Database Design and SQL Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Intro to Secure Coding and Input Validation in Android: Infosec
  • Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • C# .NET Practical Business & Utility Application Development: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning: Packt

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