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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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    Starweaver

    GenAI Data and Analytics Academy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, CrewAI, AI Orchestration, Vector Databases, Model Deployment, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Transfer Learning, Kubernetes, Enterprise Application Management, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Containerization, Agentic systems, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Python Programming, System Monitoring, Engineering

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Energy Modeling: Predicting & Optimizing Consumption

    Skills you'll gain: Scenario Testing, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Google Gemini, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Data Modeling, Analytics, 3D Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Technologies, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization

    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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    Coursera

    GenAI for Clinical Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Generative AI Agents, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Clinical Informatics, Medical Records, Medical History Documentation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Informatics, Prompt Engineering, Health Technology, System Implementation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Spring Boot REST API: Real-World Java Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, API Testing, Spring Boot, Authentications, Test Automation, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Application Deployment, Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Test Case, Software Quality Assurance, Business Logic, Back-End Web Development, Integration Testing, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Java

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Canva (Software), Digital Media Strategy, Market Trend, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Creativity, Content Strategy, Target Audience, Analytics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Full-stack Development with Django: Managing Migrations

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Server Side, Data Migration, Object-Relational Mapping, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Structures, Database Development, Operational Databases, Relational Databases

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Web Services, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, JSON, Web Applications, Software Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Snowflake: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Snowflake Schema, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SQL, Big Data

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build a Machine Learning Image Classifier with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Jupyter, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of CPS with ARM processor using Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, C (Programming Language), Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Geostatistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Mapping, Augmented Reality, Sampling (Statistics)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GenAI Data and Analytics Academy: Starweaver
  • Energy Modeling: Predicting & Optimizing Consumption: Coursera
  • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components: Skillshare
  • GenAI for Clinical Documentation: Coursera
  • Spring Boot REST API: Real-World Java Projects: EDUCBA
  • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera
  • Full-stack Development with Django: Managing Migrations: Coursera
  • RESTful Web Services with JAX-RS: LearnQuest
  • Data Cleaning in Snowflake: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera
  • Build a Machine Learning Image Classifier with Python: Coursera

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