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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

    Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Copilot, Game Design, Software Design, Application Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, AI Enablement, GitHub, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Optimize TensorFlow Models For Deployment with TensorRT

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Deployment, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Simulations, Code Review, User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Data Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    462 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SAS

    Data Analysis and Reporting in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Graphing, Statistical Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    363 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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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, Computer Graphic Techniques, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Color Theory, Typography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Codio

    Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Object-Relational Mapping, Computer Programming Tools

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California San Diego

    Deploying Machine Learning Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Manipulation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    SAP S/4HANA: From ABAP to Cloud-Ready Applications

    Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Business Logic, SAP Applications, Unit Testing, Restful API, Application Deployment, Core Data (Software), Business Reporting, Secure Coding, Debugging, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Design, Report Writing, Security Controls, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Program Development

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Jupyter, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Control of Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Matlab, Technical Design, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Design Specifications

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Google

    Google Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Quality Management, Project Closure, Project Planning, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Communication Planning, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Resource Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Change Management, Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    369 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games: Coursera
  • Optimize TensorFlow Models For Deployment with TensorRT: Coursera
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Analysis and Reporting in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections: LearnQuest
  • VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert: EDUCBA
  • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
  • Deploying Machine Learning Models: University of California San Diego
  • SAP S/4HANA: From ABAP to Cloud-Ready Applications: Board Infinity
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Python: Microsoft

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