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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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    Packt

    Selenium Python Automation Testing and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Test Script Development, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, File I/O, Test Tools, Continuous Delivery, Functional Testing, Automation, UI Components, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management

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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Generative AI and LLMs on Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, OpenAI, Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Rust (Programming Language), Databricks, Embeddings, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Vector Databases, Data Architecture, DevOps, Python Programming, Software Architecture, Scala Programming, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language)

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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, FinTech, Transaction Processing, Data Structures, Verification And Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Health Data Science Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Program Development

    3.1
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Case, Program Development, Test Script Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Java Programming, Java, Software Engineering

    4.1
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Frontend Development using Angular

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AI & Quantum Computing – Zero to Expert Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Quantum computing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Diabetes Prediction With Pyspark MLLIB

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Logistic Regression, Data Cleansing, Apache Spark, PySpark, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fudan University

    基于Unity引擎的游戏开发进阶

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Cross Platform Development, Performance Tuning, Android Development, Game Design, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Android (Operating System), Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Image Quality, Virtual Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Animations, Scripting

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone V2: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Systems Design, Software Design Documents, Software Documentation, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Mobile Development, Test Case, Development Testing, System Testing, Software Development, Embedded Software, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Integration, Prototyping, System Implementation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Selenium Python Automation Testing and Frameworks: Packt
  • Generative AI and LLMs on Databricks: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies: University of California, Irvine
  • Health Data Science Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners: Coursera
  • Frontend Development using Angular: Board Infinity
  • AI & Quantum Computing – Zero to Expert Bootcamp: Packt
  • Diabetes Prediction With Pyspark MLLIB: Coursera

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