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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

    GenAI Chatbots: Create and Deploy OpenAI-Powered Chatbots

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, OpenAI, LLM Application, Dashboard Creation, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Development, Web Applications, Interactive Data Visualization, UI Components

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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام بايثون وباندا

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Graphing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Python - Complete Python, Django, Data Science and ML Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Django (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Model Training, Model Evaluation, File I/O, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles, Databases, Development Environment, Web Applications, Code Reusability, Data Management, Functional Design, Memory Management, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Ethics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Digital Assets, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Software Development, Go (Programming Language), Cryptography, Transaction Processing, FinTech, Encryption, Business Logic, Business Analysis, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integration, Power BI, Data Maintenance, Database Administration, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Validation, Relational Databases, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Quality, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Systems Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Angular for Front End Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Components, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Development Environment, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Javascript, Data Persistence

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Applications, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Computer Architecture, Dataflow, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Programming Principles

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    LLM Engineering That Works: Prompting, Tuning, and Retrieval

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Optimization, Model Deployment, Feature Engineering, Product Requirements, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Model Training, Kubernetes, AI Security, Systems Architecture, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, SQL

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Storing, Retrieving, and Processing JSON data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Data Access, Restful API, Python Programming, Program Development, User Interface (UI)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Crisis Intervention, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Implementation and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Databases, Database Systems, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Software, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Access, Application Development, Java, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GenAI Chatbots: Create and Deploy OpenAI-Powered Chatbots: Coursera
  • أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام بايثون وباندا: Coursera
  • Python - Complete Python, Django, Data Science and ML Guide: Packt
  • Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression: University of Colorado Boulder
  • From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials: AI CERTs
  • Security, Maintenance & Integration with BI Tools: Microsoft
  • Angular for Front End Engineers: Codio
  • Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory: Politecnico di Milano
  • LLM Engineering That Works: Prompting, Tuning, and Retrieval: Coursera
  • Storing, Retrieving, and Processing JSON data with Python: Coursera

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