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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Selenium Automation Testing Using C#

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Automation, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Browser Compatibility, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Web Components

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    PwC

    Data-driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Organizational Change and Culture for Adopting Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Site Reliability Engineering, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Serverless Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Technology Strategies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Safety Culture, Data Strategy, Organizational Change, Change Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Culture Transformation, People Management, Management Training And Development, CI/CD, Service Level

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Simulate with Monte Carlo

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Return On Investment, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    System Integration, UI & Performance Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, API Testing, Development Environment, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Application Security, Test Automation, Responsive Web Design, Vulnerability Scanning, Web Applications, Docker (Software), User Interface (UI), Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply PostgreSQL for Data Analysis and Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Database Development, Database Management, SQL, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Quality

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Deep Learning, Derivatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    948 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master & Apply Entity Framework for Data Access

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Modeling, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Development, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Management, C# (Programming Language), SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Azure DevOps, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    319 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    .NET MAUI – Expert Techniques for UI and Custom Controls

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Animations, Mobile Development, C# (Programming Language), Cross Platform Development, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Interactive R Shiny Data Apps for NGOs

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Cloud Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Deployment, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization Software, Web Applications, Application Development, R Programming, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Data Import/Export

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Apply Selenium Automation Testing Using C#: EDUCBA
  • Data-driven Decision Making: PwC
  • Organizational Change and Culture for Adopting Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • Simulate with Monte Carlo: Coursera
  • System Integration, UI & Performance Testing: Edureka
  • Apply PostgreSQL for Data Analysis and Database Design: EDUCBA
  • Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Master & Apply Entity Framework for Data Access: EDUCBA
  • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft

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