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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


  • P

    Packt

    Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Devops Tools, Collaborative Software, Code Review, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Secure Coding, File Management, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Robotics, Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Design, Production Process, Process Development, Simulation and Simulation Software, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Healthcare Project Management, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Graph Theory, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Style Tables with CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام بايثون وباندا

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, Jupyter, Data Visualization, NumPy, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Personal Development, Mental Health, Case Studies, Health Promotion, Positive Behavior Support, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Needs Assessment, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    OpenAI API for Beginners: Create AI Assistants with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, LLM Application, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Configuring your IDE for absolute beginners with AWS Cloud9

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Cloud Infrastructure, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Training Programs, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Cultural Diversity, Computer Literacy, Disabilities, Workforce Development, Community Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Diversity Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Digital Communications, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Program Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Ruby Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Scripting Languages, Scripting, Devops Tools, DevOps, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Compensation: Job Evaluations & Pay Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Job Evaluation, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Data Visualization, Benchmarking, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Git and GitHub Complete Master Class: Packt
  • Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Style Tables with CSS: Coursera
  • أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام بايثون وباندا: Coursera
  • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University
  • OpenAI API for Beginners: Create AI Assistants with ChatGPT: Coursera
  • Configuring your IDE for absolute beginners with AWS Cloud9: Coursera
  • Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate: Goodwill Industries International
  • UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma: SkillUp

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