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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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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Program Development, Angular, Web Development, Vue.JS, Application Development, React.js, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Computer Science

    4.6
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Matlab, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Software, Mathematical Software, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Applied Mathematics, Data Validation, Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process

    4.9
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, System Programming, Memory Management, File Systems, Data Access, Cloud Platforms

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Future Development in Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Supply Chain Management, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain, Emerging Technologies, AI Enablement, Distributed Computing, Interoperability, Data Sharing, Data Integrity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of IT Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, Computer Literacy, Browser Compatibility, Program Development, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, System Software, Linux, Application Design, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Software Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data Mining in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis with OpenAI API: Save time with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, E-Commerce, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

    4.5
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Database Design, Relational Databases, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    335 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI Agents, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Improvement, AI Integrations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Data Visualization, SQL

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Regression Analysis, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Software, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Responsible AI, Model Optimization, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    ML Model Training & Validation

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Model Evaluation, Systems Design, Transfer Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Data Validation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Software Engineering, Debugging, Supervised Learning, Git (Version Control System), Performance Metric, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • JavaScript Deep Dive: Scrimba
  • Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations: University of Glasgow
  • MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Vibe Coding for Beginners: From Zero to App: Google Cloud
  • Future Development in Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology: New York Institute of Finance
  • Foundations of IT Fundamentals: Packt
  • Data Mining in Python: University of Michigan
  • Data Analysis with OpenAI API: Save time with GenAI: Coursera
  • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera
  • GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights: Coursera

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