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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

    GenAI for Healthcare Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Documentation, Automation, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, System Implementation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Large Multimodal Model Prompting with Gemini

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with Python: Build & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Model Evaluation, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Methods, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automated Reasoning with GPT Assistant API: ReAct Agents

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, LLM Application, Cost Benefit Analysis, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Application Programming Interface (API), Business Logic, Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Business Analysis, TypeScript, Node.JS, AI Security, System Design and Implementation, File I/O

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Intro to WordPress Development

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Ajax, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Web Development, Data Management, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Development, MySQL, Javascript and jQuery, Information Architecture, Database Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Security, User Accounts, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Experience, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Style Guides

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Deep Learning with Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Matplotlib, Convolutional Neural Networks, Linear Algebra, Image Analysis, Data Visualization, NumPy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library), Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Developing and Deploying Web Applications with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Apache, Web Development, Web Scraping, Web Services, Web Applications, Python Programming, Web Servers, Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Deep Learning Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, API Testing, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Change Control

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Ultimate Hands-On Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Data Integration, Apache Hive, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, System Design and Implementation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, MongoDB, NoSQL, SQL, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Binary Search

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • GenAI for Healthcare Automation: Coursera
  • Large Multimodal Model Prompting with Gemini: DeepLearning.AI
  • Machine Learning with Python: Build & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Automated Reasoning with GPT Assistant API: ReAct Agents: Coursera
  • Intro to WordPress Development: Packt
  • Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion: Skillshare
  • Deep Learning with Real-World Projects: Packt
  • Developing and Deploying Web Applications with Python: EDUCBA
  • Deep Learning Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • Secure Software Development: Packt

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