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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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    L&T EduTech

    Strategies for Heavy Lifting

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Engineering Practices, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Hydraulics, Mechanics, General Construction and Construction Labor, Safety Standards, Engineering, Mechanical Design, Safety Training, Equipment Design, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Safety Assurance, Mechanical Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Harnessing Ollama – Create Local LLMs with Python

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Command-Line Interface, Embeddings, Python Programming, Application Development, Vector Databases, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Restful API, Development Environment

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Advanced Analytics, Statistics, R (Software), Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Data Visualization

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Vital Signs, Vital Skills: Essential Patient Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Health Assessment, Patient Observation, Basic Patient Care, Clinical Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Nursing Basics, Patient-centered Care, Blood Pressure, Behavioral Health, Patient Treatment, Clinical Monitoring, Triage, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · 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
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrimba

    Learn to work with APIs

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, API Design, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Dashboard Creation, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Wireframing, Web Servers, Web Development, Real Time Data, Game Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Software Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Python for Finance: Beta and Capital Asset Pricing Model

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Plotly, Data Visualization, Portfolio Risk, Interactive Data Visualization, Investment Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Financial Data, Risk Modeling, Market Data, Finance, Equities, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Master Data Structures & Algo – Ace Leetcode & Blind 75+

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Solution Design, Model Optimization, Computational Logic, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Industrial Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Planning And Design, Malware Protection, General Networking, Information Technology Architecture

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    Network Security Support Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Technical Support and Services, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Security Software, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Memory Management, Malware Protection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Technical Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Software Engineering, Employee Coaching, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Communication, Conflict Management, Performance Management, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Program Management, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Strategies for Heavy Lifting: L&T EduTech
  • Harnessing Ollama – Create Local LLMs with Python: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Data Analysis: LearnQuest
  • Vital Signs, Vital Skills: Essential Patient Assessments: Immersify
  • Data Analysis with OpenAI API: Save time with GenAI: Coursera
  • Learn to work with APIs: Scrimba
  • Python for Finance: Beta and Capital Asset Pricing Model: Coursera
  • Building RAG and MCP Servers with Claude: Edureka
  • Master Data Structures & Algo – Ace Leetcode & Blind 75+: Packt
  • Industrial Cybersecurity: Edureka

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