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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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    Rice University

    Python Data Representations

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Data Structures, File Management, Data Storage, Scripting, Python Programming, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Markov Model, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Salesforce Starter Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Integration, Contract Management, Responsible AI, Web Services, Business Reporting, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Controls, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Restful API, Sales Process, Data Security

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, Data Ethics, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Application Lifecycle Management, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management

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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Advanced Django: Mastering Django and Django Rest Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Performance Tuning, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, Authentications, React.js, Authorization (Computing), PostgreSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, API Design, Model View Controller, Scalability, Application Frameworks, JSON, Full-Stack Web Development, Unit Testing, Web Development, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Scrum Certification with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Backlogs, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Generative AI Agents, Scaled Agile Framework, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Prioritization, Generative AI, Predictive Analytics, Dependency Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Machine Learning for All

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Data Collection, Software Testing

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    DevOps, DataOps, MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Containerization, Tensorflow, Web Frameworks, Rust (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, DevOps, Cloud Solutions, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Serverless Computing, Docker (Software), GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Big Data

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Engineering Design Process, Product Development, Systems Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle PL/SQL Subprograms: Design, Apply & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, Oracle Databases, Stored Procedure, SQL, Database Development, Database Management, Web Services, Data Storage Technologies, Authorization (Computing), Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash: Automate, Debug & Process Text

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Linux Servers, IT Automation, Debugging, Development Environment, System Configuration, Configuration Management, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Python Data Representations: Rice University
  • Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Salesforce Starter Kit: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: Microsoft
  • Advanced Django: Mastering Django and Django Rest Framework: Codio
  • Scrum Certification with AI: LearnQuest
  • Machine Learning for All: University of London
  • DevOps, DataOps, MLOps: Duke University
  • Python Data Analysis: Rice University
  • Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness: ISAE-SUPAERO

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