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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Security, Multimodal Prompts, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Microsoft Azure, ChatGPT, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AI Orchestration, Azure DevOps, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Boto3 Essentials – Automate AWS Cloud with Python Boto3

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Python Programming, Cloud Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    How to Use ChatGPT and Generative AI for Passive Income

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Blogs, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Management, Copywriting, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Digital Content, Email Marketing, Web Development, Digital Publishing, Web Design and Development, Content Marketing, Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Robotics, Embedded Software, Automation, Deep Learning, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Traffic Flow Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Machine Controls, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Network Routing, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    LLM Optimization & Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI Security, Extract, Transform, Load, Scripting, Technical Communication, SQL, Data Pipelines, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Miro AI, Data Presentation, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Version Control

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Statistical Modeling, Financial Analysis, Productivity Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Sharing, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    React Bootcamp with .NET API (Router, Redux Toolkit, Hooks)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Applications, UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development Tools, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Authorization (Computing), Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Javascript, Microsoft Azure, Network Routing, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Validation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Visual Elements of User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Human Computer Interaction, Typography, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Information Architecture, Application Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    PwC

    Data-driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Application Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Integrated Development Environments, Persistence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Development Environment, Debugging

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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

  • Microsoft Generative AI Engineering: Microsoft
  • Boto3 Essentials – Automate AWS Cloud with Python Boto3: Packt
  • How to Use ChatGPT and Generative AI for Passive Income: Packt
  • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • LLM Optimization & Evaluation: Coursera
  • Everyday Excel: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
  • React Bootcamp with .NET API (Router, Redux Toolkit, Hooks): Packt
  • Visual Elements of User Interface Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Data-driven Decision Making: PwC

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