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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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    Google Cloud

    Build Generative AI Agents with Vertex AI and Flutter

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Gemini, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Generative AI, Mobile Development, Google Cloud Platform

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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Node.JS, CI/CD, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Deployment, Server Side, Microservices, NoSQL, Frontend Integration, Software Technical Review, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Management, Secure Coding, IBM Cloud, Authentications

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    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Switches

    Build toward a degree

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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, New Business Development, Budgeting, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Get started with Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Web Development, User Accounts, Graphic Design

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Social Skills, Leadership Development, Relationship Management, Resilience, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Self-Discipline, Relationship Building

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Réseaux neuronaux et Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Open-Source QA: Cypress, JMeter & xUnit Testing

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Automation, Test Tools, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Performance Testing, Selenium (Software), Quality Assurance, Integration Testing, Test Case, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), IT Automation, Scripting, Debugging, Network Performance Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Continuous Integration, File Management, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Make a Bill Splitter App with AngularJS

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Validation, Javascript, Web Development

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    AI & Quantum Computing – Zero to Expert Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Processing, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build Generative AI Agents with Vertex AI and Flutter: Google Cloud
  • JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project: IBM
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers: Scrimba
  • Get started with Wix: Coursera
  • Emotional Intelligence: Packt
  • Réseaux neuronaux et Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Open-Source QA: Cypress, JMeter & xUnit Testing: Coursera
  • Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud

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