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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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    Scrimba

    Learn React Router 6

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Network Routing, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Query Languages, Web Development, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Executing Full Text Queries with Elasticsearch

    Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Data Analysis, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Scripting, Scalability, Information Architecture, Data Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Digital Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Process Development, Robotic Process Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Materials science, Automation, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Standards

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    AWS AutoGluon for Machine Learning Classification

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Applied Machine Learning, Amazon Web Services, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Mobile Development with .NET MAUI

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, .NET Framework, Authentications, User Interface (UI), Application Programming Interface (API), C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Software Design Patterns, Data Modeling, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Sprint Planning, Video Production, Technical Documentation, Prototyping, Digital Publishing, User Interface (UI)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Risk Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, AI Product Strategy, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Ethics, Business Risk Management, Compliance Management, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Mitigation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fine-tuning Language Models for Business Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Forecasting, Business Solutions, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategies, Natural Language Processing, Business Analysis, Technology Roadmaps

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    Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Kubernetes, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Restful API, Software Installation, Verification And Validation, Configuration Management, Identity and Access Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    ‏SQL لعلوم البيانات

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Query Languages, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Pipelines, Artificial Neural Networks, Unstructured Data, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Building Applications with DeepSeek

    Skills you'll gain: Deepseek, LLM Application, Human Computer Interaction, Application Design, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn React Router 6: Scrimba
  • Executing Full Text Queries with Elasticsearch: Board Infinity
  • Digital Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • AWS AutoGluon for Machine Learning Classification: Coursera
  • Mobile Development with .NET MAUI: Packt
  • Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Proyecto final: Universidad de los Andes
  • GenAI for Risk Management Essentials: Coursera
  • Fine-tuning Language Models for Business Tasks: Coursera
  • Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud
  • ‏SQL لعلوم البيانات: University of California, Davis

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