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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


  • W

    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Token Optimization, Embeddings, Generative Model Architectures, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Artificial Neural Networks, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

    4.4 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Machine Learning Fundamentals for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Java Programming, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Database Management, Operational Databases, Transact-SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Performance Tuning, SQL, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Migration, Data Security, Virtual Machines

    3.9 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MathWorks

    Advanced Deep Learning Techniques for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Model Training, Matlab, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Interoperability

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ASP.NET Core MVC Fundamentals & CRUD Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Data Access, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Database Development, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Selenium Automation and Testing Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Test Data, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Import/Export, Debugging, Maintainability

    4.4 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    ChatGPT for Creatives: AI for SEO, Marketing & Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, AI Workflows, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Blogs, LLM Application, Content Creation, Large Language Modeling, Writing and Editing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization

    4.3 stars, 15 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Python NLTK for Beginners: Customer Satisfaction Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Encryption, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Agile Dev Practices: SDLC & Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, Requirements Management, Software Development Methodologies, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Waterfall Methodology, Software Architecture, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Quality Assurance

    4.9 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unity Game Development: Fun Mini-Game Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Performance Tuning, User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Event-Driven Programming, Virtual Environment, Project Design, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, C# (Programming Language), Program Development, Debugging, Scripting, Animations, UI Components, Code Reusability, Computer Graphics

    5 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Simulation of Call Centre Operations Using R Simmer

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Data Analysis, Process Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Visualization, Process Modeling

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers: Whizlabs
  • Machine Learning Fundamentals for Java Developers: Board Infinity
  • Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate: Whizlabs
  • Advanced Deep Learning Techniques for Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • ASP.NET Core MVC Fundamentals & CRUD Operations: Packt
  • Selenium Automation and Testing Frameworks: Packt
  • ChatGPT for Creatives: AI for SEO, Marketing & Workflow: Skillshare
  • Python NLTK for Beginners: Customer Satisfaction Analysis: Coursera
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agile Dev Practices: SDLC & Project Management: Northeastern University

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