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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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    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Simulations, Code Review, Algorithms, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), File I/O, Data Cleansing, Automation, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Scripting in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Development Environment, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Storage, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Program Development, Data Integration, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, JSON, Web Applications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Scripting, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI & LLM Engineering Mastery - GenAI, RAG Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Model Deployment, Hugging Face, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Transfer Learning, Application Deployment, Context Management, Embeddings, User Interface (UI), Model Evaluation, Vector Databases, Debugging, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Financial Data, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Financial Analysis, Jupyter, Financial Modeling, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Procedural Maze Building - Unity 6 and Blender Compatible

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Debugging, Computer Graphics, Algorithms, Scripting, Computer Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Procedural Maze Building - Unity 6 and Blender Compatible

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Integration Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Version Control, Microsoft Copilot, Application Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Application Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design, Program Development, Data Validation, Microsoft Development Tools, Security Testing, Software Development Tools

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta React

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, UI Components, Unit Testing, Front-End Web Development, Software Design Patterns, Context Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Styling & JavaScript Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Scripting, Full-Stack Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Scripting in Python: Rice University
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI & LLM Engineering Mastery - GenAI, RAG Complete Guide: Packt
  • Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Procedural Maze Building - Unity 6 and Blender Compatible: Packt
  • Procedural Maze Building - Unity 6 and Blender Compatible: Packt
  • Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Meta React: Meta

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