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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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    Coursera

    Python Development with ChatGPT: Fullstack App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, ChatGPT, Generative AI, JSON, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Secure Coding, LLM Application, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Application Development, Front-End Web Development, Debugging

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Irvine

    Games, Sensors and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Video Game Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Global Positioning Systems, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Scripting, IT Automation, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Getting Started with Generative AI API

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Application Performance Management, LLM Application, Image Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Multimodal Prompts, Animations, Tool Calling, Image Quality, File Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Generative AI Agents, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Science

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Generative AI with Vertex AI: Build a customer chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Jupyter, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Transportation Operations, Finance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Medical Imaging, Python Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, Network Architecture

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    NodeJS Unleashed: Mastering Backend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Scalability, Authentications, JSON, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Web Development, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Javascript, Restful API, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Operating Systems, Email Automation, Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Infosec

    Advanced Python - Reconnaissance

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Cyber Operations, Scripting, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Network Analysis, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Status: AI skills
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    DeepLearning.AI

    Fast Prototyping of GenAI Apps with Streamlit

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Prototyping, Agile Product Development, LLM Application, Cloud Applications, Application Development, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), SQL

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    برمجة Java: المصفوفات، والقوائم، والبيانات المصنفة

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Algorithms, Data Structures, Encryption, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Cryptography, File Management, Data Import/Export, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Java Programming, Java, Test Automation, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Automation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Python Development with ChatGPT: Fullstack App Development: Coursera
  • Games, Sensors and Media: University of California, Irvine
  • Python Scripting: Duke University
  • Getting Started with Generative AI API: Codio
  • Generative AI with Vertex AI: Build a customer chatbot: Coursera
  • African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • NodeJS Unleashed: Mastering Backend Development: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Python - Reconnaissance: Infosec
  • Fast Prototyping of GenAI Apps with Streamlit: DeepLearning.AI

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