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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Foundations of ML & Python for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Machine Learning, Probability Distribution

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    إعداد برنامج باي تشارم للمبتدئين

    Skills you'll gain: Cross Platform Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Software Installation, Web Development, Software Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Mobile App Developers (iOS, Android)

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Generative AI, Application Development, API Testing, Test Automation, User Interface (UI), Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Prompt Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Automation, Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Building Web Pages with HTML & CSS

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cloud Hosting, Debugging, Semantic Web, Web Analytics and SEO, Responsive Web Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Spatial Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Infographics, Heat Maps, Seaborn, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Modelaje y Análisis con información georreferenciada

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Programs, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Model Evaluation, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Bash Scripting and System Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, Software Installation

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    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build Your Portfolio Website with Angular JS

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Model View Controller, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Building AI Agents with OpenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, OpenAI API, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, OpenAI, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Embeddings, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Deployment, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Vector Databases, Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Databases, Containerization, Data Access, PostgreSQL, SQL

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Realidad Extendida y Metaverso para todos

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, User Experience, Unity Engine, Display Devices, Experience Design, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Animations, Peripheral Devices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Foundations of Generative AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, Real Time Data, Scalability, Responsible AI, Transfer Learning, Natural Language Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of ML & Python for Data Science: Packt
  • إعداد برنامج باي تشارم للمبتدئين: Coursera
  • GenAI for Mobile App Developers (iOS, Android): Coursera
  • Building Web Pages with HTML & CSS: University of Washington
  • Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling: University of Pittsburgh
  • Modelaje y Análisis con información georreferenciada: Universidad de los Andes
  • Bash Scripting and System Configuration: Codio
  • Build Your Portfolio Website with Angular JS: Coursera
  • Building AI Agents with OpenAI: Edureka
  • Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance: Google Cloud

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