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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


  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of AI in Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing, Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, AI literacy, Model Training, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    New Age Technologies in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, Robotics, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Product Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Robotic Process Automation, Control Systems, Automation, Wireless Networks, Internet Of Things, Reinforcement Learning, Communication Systems, Real Time Data, Machine Learning, Electronic Components, Peripheral Devices

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Multiple educators

    Machine Learning for Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Financial Trading, Reinforcement Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management

    ★ 3.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Data Management and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    ★ 4.4 (946) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Risking, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Maintainability, Computer Programming, AI powered creativity, Debugging, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (298) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Verification And Validation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Mockups, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Development Testing, Application Frameworks, Code Review, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Javascript

    ★ 4.8 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    SQL Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Relational Databases, Transact-SQL, Data Transformation, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Databases, Query Languages, Database Development, Database Software, Database Management, Data Access, Database Design, Data Wrangling, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI Agents, Data Presentation, Maintainability

    ★ 4.6 (254) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Design, Market Dynamics, Systems Design, Physics, Analysis, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Principles of Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Security Engineering, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

    ★ 4.4 (383) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Report Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Constructive Feedback

    ★ 4.3 (457) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Design and Development, Visual Design, Web Language, UI/UX Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

    ★ 4.9 (921) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Foundations of AI in Web Development: Packt
  • New Age Technologies in Manufacturing: L&T EduTech
  • Machine Learning for Trading: New York Institute of Finance
  • Data Management and Visualization: Wesleyan University
  • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
  • Web Design for Everybody Capstone: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University
  • SQL Foundations: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics: Packt
  • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis

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