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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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    Coursera

    Playwright Power Techniques: Fast and Reliable Web Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Test Automation, Regression Testing, Continuous Integration, Performance Testing, CI/CD, Browser Compatibility, Test Execution Engine, GitLab, Debugging, Test Case, User Interface (UI), Scalability

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Selenium WebDriver Techniques and Framework Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Selenium (Software), Apache Maven, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Behavior-Driven Development, Jenkins, Test Tools, Test Automation, Java Programming, CI/CD, Application Frameworks, Test Script Development, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Control Systems, Simulations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Machine Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, ChatGPT, Applied Machine Learning, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    JavaScript Masterclass - Zero To Job Ready With 10 Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, JavaScript Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Full-Stack Web Development, JSON, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Application Development, Programming Principles, Web Development, Web Applications, Scripting, Browser Compatibility, GitHub, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Intro to Predictive Analytics Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Forecasting, Machine Learning Methods, Random Forest Algorithm, Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, React.js, Object-Relational Mapping, Restful API, YAML, Data Access, Web Applications, Databases, Application Performance Management, Full-Stack Web Development, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    What's New in Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Clemson University

    Database Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, NoSQL, Diagram Design

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Class Components in React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Javascript

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Version Control

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Playwright Power Techniques: Fast and Reliable Web Testing: Coursera
  • Advanced Selenium WebDriver Techniques and Framework Design: Packt
  • Reinforcement Learning: MathWorks
  • Machine Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with Python: Packt
  • JavaScript Masterclass - Zero To Job Ready With 10 Projects: Packt
  • Intro to Predictive Analytics Using Python: University of Pennsylvania
  • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 2: Pearson
  • What's New in Modern C++: Pearson
  • Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code: University of Colorado System
  • Database Management Systems: Clemson University

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