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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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    NVIDIA

    Introduction to Networking

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Centers, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Model

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    705 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Micro and Nanofabrication (MEMS)

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Semiconductors, Manufacturing and Production, Process Engineering, Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Equipment, Process Control, Verification And Validation, Electronics, Process Analysis, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Interactive Design, Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    GenAI for .NET: Build LLM Apps with OpenAI and Ollama

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI, OpenAI API, Embeddings, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Image Analysis, Large Language Modeling, .NET Framework, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Vector Databases, Model Deployment, Microservices, Cloud API

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Advanced SQL Applications and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Application, Data Integrity, Stored Procedure, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Development, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Store, Performance Tuning, Graph Theory, Data Modeling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Data Access, Application Design, Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Digital Communications, Computer Graphics, Medical Imaging, Applied Mathematics, Sensory Systems Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Histogram, Differential Equations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Jetpack Compose & Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Jetpack, Android Development, Mobile Development, Kotlin, UI Components, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Code Reusability, Software Design, Animations, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Architecture, Maintainability, JSON, Data Visualization Software, Layout Design, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Designing Intelligent Web Solutions with AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, GitHub Copilot, AI Integrations, Experience Design, Web Design and Development, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Software Architecture, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Web Design, Artificial Intelligence, Software Testing, AI Security, Web Development, Web Applications, Design, Agentic systems, Software Development Tools, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Securing, Testing, and Extending ASP.NET Core Web APIs

    Skills you'll gain: GraphQL, ASP.NET, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Unit Testing, API Design, Restful API, Identity and Access Management, .NET Framework, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Maintainability, Integration Testing, Web Services, User Accounts, Software Testing, Query Languages, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Robotic Control Systems in Manufacturing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Global Financial Markets and Instruments

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Investment Management, Securities Trading, General Finance, Capital Markets, Equities, Financial Trading, Finance, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Corporate Finance, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Networking: NVIDIA
  • Micro and Nanofabrication (MEMS): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript: IBM
  • GenAI for .NET: Build LLM Apps with OpenAI and Ollama: Packt
  • Advanced SQL Applications and Performance Optimization: John Wiley & Sons
  • Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital: Duke University
  • Intermediate Jetpack Compose & Mobile App Development: Packt
  • Designing Intelligent Web Solutions with AI: Packt
  • Securing, Testing, and Extending ASP.NET Core Web APIs: Packt
  • Robotic Control Systems in Manufacturing: L&T EduTech

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