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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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    UiPath

    Control Flow in RPA

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Programming Principles, Computational Logic

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Backend Development and API Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Middleware, Authentications, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), User Accounts, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Scalability, GitHub, Development Environment, Data Validation

    4.6
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Deep Learning with Python: CNN, ANN & RNN

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Financial Forecasting, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Customer Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Computing

    4.6
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Function-Calling and Data Extraction with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Hugging Face, Unstructured Data, SQL, Web Services, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Database Management, Restful API, Data Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Superhero Name Generator with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), File Management, Image Quality, Layout Design, Software Versioning, Software Installation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design a mobile app interface with Moqups

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, User Flows, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, User Experience Design, Design

    4.7
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Collaboration with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Simulations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Real-time data visualization dashboard using Node-red

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization Software, Real Time Data, Node.JS, Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, JSON, Javascript

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Select Topics in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Text Mining, GitHub, Large Language Modeling, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Package and Software Management, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Plot (Graphics), Application Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization Software, Unit Testing, Cloud Deployment, Jupyter, Database Development, Data Processing, Virtual Environment, Dependency Analysis, Python Programming

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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Application Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Code Review, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Responsible AI, Software Development Tools, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Debugging, Application Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    K-Means Clustering 101: World Happiness Report

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Plotly, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Control Flow in RPA: UiPath
  • Backend Development and API Creation: Packt
  • Deep Learning with Python: CNN, ANN & RNN: EDUCBA
  • Function-Calling and Data Extraction with LLMs: DeepLearning.AI
  • Create a Superhero Name Generator with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D: Skillshare
  • Design a mobile app interface with Moqups: Coursera
  • AI Collaboration with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Real-time data visualization dashboard using Node-red: Coursera
  • Select Topics in Python: Codio

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