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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


  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Training Programs, Educational Materials, Digital pedagogy, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Computer Literacy, Workforce Development, Community Development, Research, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Curriculum Planning, Computer Security Awareness Training, Community Outreach, End User Training and Support

    ★ 4.7 (46) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, JSON, Dashboard, SQL, Data Manipulation, Apache Spark, Dashboard Creation, Data Management, Data Transformation, Version Control

    ★ 4.1 (32) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Vibe Coding for Beginners: From Zero to App

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Vibe coding, Web Development Tools, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Application Development, LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, Software Development Tools, Cloud Development, Development Environment, Web Development, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Command-Line Interface, Application Security, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Foundations of Generative AI in SDLC Training

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Software Development Life Cycle, AI Integrations, Application Development, AI Workflows, Application Design, Software Development Methodologies

    ★ 3.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    EDUCBA

    Data Analysis with NumPy and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Reporting, Data Wrangling, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Plot (Graphics), Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Performance Reporting, Data Processing, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Computer Vision: YOLO Custom Object Detection with Colab GPU

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Fine-tuning, Model Training, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Development Environment, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Collection, Software Installation

    ★ 3.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Data, Income Statement, Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Performance Analysis, Loans, Equities, Capital Markets

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Skillshare

    In Depth CapCut Video Editing Masterclass: Advanced Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Post-Production, TikTok, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Videography, Creativity, Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Color Theory, Typography

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    MathWorks

    Practical MATLAB Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Matlab, Data Manipulation, Scientific Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Descriptive Statistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, File I/O, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Cleansing, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Edureka

    Learn SQL with Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Processing

    ★ 3.5 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Epic Games

    User Interface in Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Code Reusability, User Experience, Programming Principles, Mockups

    ★ 3.4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Hosting a Static Website (HTML/CSS/Javascript) in AWS S3

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Version Control, Software Versioning, Web Language, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing, Public Cloud, Web Presence

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

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

  • Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate: Goodwill Industries International
  • Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes: Coursera
  • Vibe Coding for Beginners: From Zero to App: Google Cloud
  • Foundations of Generative AI in SDLC Training : Simplilearn
  • Data Analysis with NumPy and Pandas: EDUCBA
  • Computer Vision: YOLO Custom Object Detection with Colab GPU: Packt
  • Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals: Northeastern University
  • In Depth CapCut Video Editing Masterclass: Advanced Tools: Skillshare
  • Practical MATLAB Skills: MathWorks
  • Learn SQL with Databricks: Edureka

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