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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, GitHub Copilot, AI literacy, Hugging Face, Fine-tuning, Responsible AI, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.5 (227) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Installation, Computational Logic, IT Automation, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Development Environment

    ★ 4.8 (106) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    .Net Full Stack Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Application Frameworks, Development Environment, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Development Tools

    ★ 4.1 (289) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Mathematics for Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Calculus, Analytical Skills, Bayesian Statistics, Differential Equations, Programming Principles, Statistical Inference, Theoretical Computer Science, Numerical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.5 (196) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, AI literacy, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Environmental Monitoring, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health

    ★ 4.8 (250) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Information Systems Security, Data Centers, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Database Theory, Cloud Security, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms, Graph Theory

    ★ 4.5 (321) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Codio

    Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Storage, File Management, Computer Science

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Data Storage, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

    ★ 4.7 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Deep Learning with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms

    ★ 4.5 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Applied Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, R (Software), Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Box Plots, Histogram, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (46) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Collaborative Robotics in Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Electric Power Systems, Simulations, Industrial Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Image Analysis, Equipment Design

    ★ 4.5 (172) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    ★ 4.5 (458) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Introduction to Generative AI: Duke University
  • Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python): University of Michigan
  • .Net Full Stack Foundation: Board Infinity
  • Mathematics for Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • AI and Public Health: DeepLearning.AI
  • Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch: IBM
  • Statistics and Applied Data Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder

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