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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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    EDUCBA

    Game Mechanics with Python and Pygame

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Event-Driven Programming, Animations, Game Design, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Program Development, Python Programming, Application Design, Development Environment, Debugging, Development Testing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Natural Language Processing with Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Embeddings, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra, Seaborn, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Text Mining, Data Science, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Markov Model, Data Preprocessing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Rust Axum Greedy Coin Microservice

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Microservices, Rust (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Restful API, Algorithms

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAS

    Building a Large-Scale, Automated Forecasting System

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    A Beginners Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Introducción a la Robótica e Industria 4.0

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Data Ethics, Internet Of Things, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Capture, Big Data, Real Time Data, Programming Principles, Virtual Environment, Prototyping

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Clemson University

    Database Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, NoSQL, Diagram Design

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    SwiftUI Animations iOS 16 - Animate Anything with SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, UI Components, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Understanding Large Language Models in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Trend Analysis, Real Time Data, Analytics, Business Marketing, Program Development, Business Strategy, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Technology Roadmaps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Practicum with Multiple Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Work Breakdown Structure, Program Management, Project Management, Resource Planning, Resource Utilization, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Portfolio Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Elevate Team Productivity with Crew AI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Productivity Software, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Automation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Solution Design, Decision Making, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    React - State management in functional components (HOOKS)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Game Mechanics with Python and Pygame: EDUCBA
  • Natural Language Processing with Real-World Projects: Packt
  • Rust Axum Greedy Coin Microservice: Duke University
  • Building a Large-Scale, Automated Forecasting System: SAS
  • A Beginners Guide to Linux: Packt
  • Introducción a la Robótica e Industria 4.0: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Database Management Systems: Clemson University
  • SwiftUI Animations iOS 16 - Animate Anything with SwiftUI: Packt
  • Understanding Large Language Models in Business: Coursera
  • Project Practicum with Multiple Projects: University of California, Irvine

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