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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning for Real Estate Price Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Property and Real Estate, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Real Estate, Regression Analysis, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Medical Insurance Premium Prediction with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Interactive Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Prompt Engineering with Llama 2&3

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Code Review, Maintainability, Software Development, Mockups, Software Development Methodologies, Test Case, Development Testing, Testability, Software Testing, Debugging, Python Programming, Version Control

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, SQL, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    97 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    AIX Operating System Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, File Systems, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, System Configuration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Global Supply Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, Sustainable Business, Inventory Management System, Strategic Decision-Making, Demand Planning, Supplier Relationship Management, Customer Demand Planning, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Governance, Business Technologies, Forecasting, Sustainability Standards, Risk Mitigation, Internet Of Things

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    120 Quick Stata Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Stata, STATA (Software), Scripting, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Data Management, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Debugging, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build a Two Screen Flutter Application

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Design, Web Design and Development, iOS Development, Android Studio, UI Components

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Access

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Engineering Design Process, Product Development, Systems Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Deep Learning for Real Estate Price Prediction: Coursera
  • Medical Insurance Premium Prediction with Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Prompt Engineering with Llama 2&3: DeepLearning.AI
  • Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest
  • Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase: Coursera
  • AIX Operating System Fundamentals: IBM
  • Global Supply Chain Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
  • 120 Quick Stata Tips: Packt
  • Build a Two Screen Flutter Application: Google Cloud

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