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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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    DeepLearning.AI

    Prompt Engineering with Llama 2&3

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Python Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Financial Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Surgery, Emerging Technologies, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Biomedical Engineering, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Browser Compatibility, Software Installation, Automation, Scripting, Python Programming, File Management, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Yonsei University

    Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices, Business Planning, Product Planning, Android (Operating System), Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Strategy, Communication Systems, Network Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Operating Systems, Digital Communications, Peripheral Devices, Market Trend, Network Architecture, Global Positioning Systems, Market Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    481 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    KodeKloud

    DevOps Prerequisite Course

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Devops Tools, Operating System Administration, General Networking, Linux, Linux Commands, Ubuntu, Software Development Tools, Web Applications, Network Administration, Application Development, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Java, Node.JS

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Data and File Management

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Relational Databases, File Management, Data Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, System Configuration, Computer-Aided Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    247 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Accounts, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    415 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Free Trial
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    University of London

    Introduction to Meteor.js Development

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Authentications, Web Development, Database Application, User Accounts, Application Security, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Prompt Engineering with Llama 2&3: DeepLearning.AI
  • Python Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون: University of Michigan
  • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds
  • Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup: Packt
  • AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing: IBM
  • Smart Device & Mobile Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • DevOps Prerequisite Course: KodeKloud
  • IBM COBOL Data and File Management: IBM
  • FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials: Politecnico di Milano

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