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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 Python: 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering, Web Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Generative AI, OpenAI, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Jupyter, Database Development, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Presentation, Data Science, R (Software), Data Analysis Software

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn to code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Mobile Development, Web Applications, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Version Control, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Epic Games

    Blueprint Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Data Management, Blueprinting, Video Game Development, Scripting, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Integration and Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), SQL, PostgreSQL

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing Architecture, Big Data, Wireless Networks, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Internet Of Things, Live Streaming, Cloud Platforms, Analytics, Real Time Data, Telecommunications, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Image Quality, Typography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Machine Interfaces, Natural Language Processing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    418 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Web Technologies and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Data Validation, Unit Testing, Vue.JS, Data Security, Authentications, HTML and CSS, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Security Strategy, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Testability, Integration Testing, Test Data, Issue Tracking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    808 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    3D Models for Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Animations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    385 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn Python: 1: Scrimba
  • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Duke University
  • Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
  • Blueprint Scripting: Epic Games
  • Big Data Integration and Processing: University of California San Diego
  • Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data: Yonsei University
  • VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • Web Technologies and Security: Codio

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