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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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    University of Michigan

    Llama for Python Programmers

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Token Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Fine-tuning, Python Programming, Model Training, Open Source Technology, Model Optimization

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Java Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Frontend Integration, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Database Development, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Databases, Web Design and Development, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Advanced Java

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Spring Boot, Java Programming, Hibernate (Java), Web Development, Web Servers, Web Components, Servers, Application Deployment, Databases

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Process

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, COBOL (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Design, Agile Software Development, Systems Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Scrum (Software Development), Test Planning, Mainframe Technologies, Software Testing

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Ajax, Java Programming, Test Script Development, Java, Software Testing, Test Automation, Scripting, Test Tools, Automation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Genentech

    Making Data Science Work for Clinical Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Statistical Reporting, Data Sharing, Version Control, Clinical Trials, GitHub, Data Quality, Medical Privacy, Quality Assurance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, R (Software), Maintainability, DevOps, R Programming, Package and Software Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Project Development in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Agile Project Management, Project Management, Software Development Tools, Technical Communication, Needs Assessment, Prometheus (Software), Business Requirements, Jira (Software), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Building RAG and MCP Servers with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Anthropic Claude, AI Integrations, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Automation, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API), Servers, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management Software, Project Management

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Data Analysis in R with RStudio & Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Wrangling, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Patient Communication, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Basics, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Direct Patient Care, Nursing, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Experience, Communication, Prioritization, Collaboration, Project Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Frontend Development using React

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, React.js, React Redux, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, User Interface (UI), Development Environment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Llama for Python Programmers: University of Michigan
  • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Advanced Java: LearnKartS
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Process: IBM
  • Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation: Packt
  • Making Data Science Work for Clinical Reporting: Genentech
  • Project Development in Python: Microsoft
  • Building RAG and MCP Servers with Claude: Edureka
  • Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello: Coursera
  • Data Analysis in R with RStudio & Tidyverse: Codio

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