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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Bokeh

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Software Installation, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Robotics, PIC Microcontrollers, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, Control Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, C (Programming Language), Programmable Logic Controllers, Peripheral Devices, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Computer Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electronic Systems

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS AI Practitioner Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Wrangling, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Embeddings, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Amazon S3, Data Governance, Governance, Encryption, Public Cloud

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Active Directory, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Networking, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Application Performance Management, Network Security, Disaster Recovery

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Geometric Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Building API Test Automation Framework Using Rest Assured

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Case, Restful API, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Java Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Simulations, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Program Development, Unit Testing, Test Case, Data Science, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Integration Testing, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Advertising, Market Research, Value Propositions, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Logistics, Customer Insights, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, B2B Sales, Marketing Strategies, Selling Techniques, Competitive Analysis, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Security of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Data Ethics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Security Strategy, Data Security, Threat Detection, Security Management, Systems Architecture, Information Privacy, Exploitation techniques, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Statistical Models in R: Linear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), Ggplot2

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Visualization using Bokeh: Coursera
  • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • AWS AI Practitioner Certification Prep: LearnKartS
  • Style Tables with CSS: Coursera
  • Azure Infrastructure Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • Geometric Algorithms: 28DIGITAL
  • Building API Test Automation Framework Using Rest Assured: Coursera
  • Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science: Duke University
  • Git and GitHub Complete Master Class: Packt
  • Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally: IIT Bombay

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