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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

    Building GenAI Applications and Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Application Programming Interface (API), OpenAI, Google Gemini, Automation, Generative AI, Application Development, Development Environment, Prompt Engineering Tools, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Enhance your Data Analytics Career

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Storytelling, OpenAI, Analytics, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Query Languages

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Gradle, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Virtual Environment, Extensible Markup Language (XML), UI Components

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    The Non-Coder’s Guide to Vibe Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, No-Code Development, Presentations, Application Development, Generative AI, Web Applications, Automation, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Interactive Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, New Product Development, Creative Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Creativity, Application Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Microarchitecture, Software Development, Development Environment, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Application Security, Secure Coding, Computer Architecture, C (Programming Language), System Configuration, Application Development, C++ (Programming Language), System Requirements, Product Support

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Linux Tools for Text Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Data Processing, Text Mining, Command-Line Interface, Data Manipulation, Unix, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, Automation, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Practical Generative AI with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, OpenAI, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Productivity Software, Creative Design, Marketing Automation, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), A/B Testing, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Databases, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Authentications, UI Components, Model View Controller, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Responsive Web Design, Content Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Data Visualization, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Software Installation, Unix, Linux Servers, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Modern Databases

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Redis, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Databases, Data Store, Amazon DynamoDB, Relational Databases, Database Design, Apache Kafka, Database Management, SQL, Distributed Computing, Databricks, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Building GenAI Applications and Agents: Coursera
  • Generative AI: Enhance your Data Analytics Career : IBM
  • Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development : Meta
  • The Non-Coder’s Guide to Vibe Coding: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development: Arm
  • Linux Tools for Text Processing: University of California San Diego
  • Practical Generative AI with ChatGPT: Packt
  • Django Application Development with SQL and Databases: IBM
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint: Microsoft
  • Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting: EDUCBA

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