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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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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to HTML5

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design and Development, Usability, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Data Validation, Web Development Tools

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to FastAPI and Backend Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, PostgreSQL, Python Programming, Restful API, SQL, API Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Databases, Data Validation, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Python Programming, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Python for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computational Logic, Package and Software Management, Data Manipulation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Building RAG and MCP Servers with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Automation, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API), Servers, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Productivity, Infographics, OpenAI, Document Management, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, SQL, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Databases

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, AI Security, Anthropic Claude, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Network Analysis, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Statistical Analysis, Biology, Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Data Mining, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Statistical Inference, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Probability, Calculus, Dimensionality Reduction, Numerical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Peer Review, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Reporting, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Process Data from Dirty to Clean

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Sample Size Determination, SQL, Spreadsheet Software

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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

  • Introduction to HTML5: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to FastAPI and Backend Development Fundamentals: Packt
  • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Python for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Building RAG and MCP Servers with Claude: Edureka
  • Generative AI Data Analyst: Vanderbilt University
  • Machine Learning with Python: IBM
  • Generative AI for Mobile App Developers: IBM
  • Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI

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