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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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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Software Documentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    No-Code AI Development with Flowise

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Security, AI Enablement, JSON, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Embeddings, AI Personalization, Application Programming Interface (API), Vector Databases, Knowledge Transfer, Integration Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Python Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Python Programming, Calculus, Mechanics, Vibrations, Simulations, Derivatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    392 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Spring - Ecosystem and Core

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, JUnit, Application Frameworks, Unit Testing, Java Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Integration Testing, Configuration Management, Development Environment, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Context Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    455 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Memory Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    319 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    609 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Meaning Patterns: An Introduction to Multimodal Semiotics

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Literacy, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Snowflake

    Snowflake Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Store, Data Transformation, Continuous Deployment, Extract, Transform, Load, Devops Tools, Data Warehousing, Change Control, DevOps, SQL, Data Integration, CI/CD, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    375 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unix

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of marketing analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Customer Insights, R Programming, R (Software), Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    762 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI Strategies for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Responsible AI, GitHub Copilot, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Experience Design, Computer Vision, Web Design and Development, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Software Architecture, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Governance, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • No-Code AI Development with Flowise: Edureka
  • Python Data Analytics: Meta
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Spring - Ecosystem and Core: LearnQuest
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Meaning Patterns: An Introduction to Multimodal Semiotics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Snowflake Data Engineering: Snowflake
  • Exploring C: University of Michigan

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