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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    KodeKloud

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, File Systems, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking, DevOps, Network Security, User Accounts

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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    CPS solution for Industries

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Robotics, Internet Of Things, C (Programming Language), Automation, Cybersecurity, Simulation and Simulation Software, Integration Testing, Cloud Computing, Matlab

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Learning Deep Learning: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Network Architecture, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Structures with C: Upgrade a Rocket Display Module

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Software Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Creatividad computacional

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Musical Composition, Art History, Music Theory

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Power Automate: Building and Managing Automated Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Azure, Process Mapping, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Process Optimization, Automation, Application Lifecycle Management, Document Management, Event-Driven Programming

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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    PyCaret: Anatomy of Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Object Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Matlab, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Harnessing Open Source LLMs and ChatGPT with Minimal Code

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), No-Code Development, Python Programming, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Development Environment, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    PySpark & Python: Hands-On Guide to Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Data Processing, SQL, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Debugging

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ReactJS - The Beginner Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API)

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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Getting Started with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, API Design, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Development Environment, Maintainability, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • CPS solution for Industries: L&T EduTech
  • Learning Deep Learning: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Data Structures with C: Upgrade a Rocket Display Module: Coursera
  • Creatividad computacional: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Power Automate: Building and Managing Automated Workflows: Whizlabs
  • PyCaret: Anatomy of Regression: Coursera
  • Deep Learning for Object Detection: MathWorks
  • Harnessing Open Source LLMs and ChatGPT with Minimal Code: Packt
  • PySpark & Python: Hands-On Guide to Data Processing: EDUCBA

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