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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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    Packt

    GitHub Copilot & ChatGPT for Devs - Code Smarter in 2024

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, Docker (Software), ChatGPT, Containerization, Google Gemini, OpenAI, Development Environment, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Git (Version Control System), Debugging

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch©

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Data Science, NumPy

    Beginner · 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, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Medical Records, Medical History Documentation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Informatics, Health Technology, System Implementation

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    SQL Mathematical Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Database Systems, Query Languages

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    28DIGITAL

    System Validation (4): Modelling Software, Protocols, and other behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Analysis, Communication Systems, Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Systems Design, Process Modeling, Data Modeling, Programming Principles, Model Evaluation, Software Architecture, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Protocols

    4.6 stars, 13 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (13) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Deep-Dive into Tensorflow Activation Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Flask framework

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Applications, Package and Software Management, Web Frameworks, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Program Development, Development Environment, Restful API, Python Programming

    3.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.8 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Codio

    Images with DALL-E

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Photo Editing, OpenAI, Animations, Computer Graphics, Application Programming Interface (API), Graphic and Visual Design

    4.3 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Organometallic Catalysis in Sustainable Chemistry

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Coordination, Sustainable Technologies, Chemistry, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    클라우드 컴퓨팅 기초(Cloud 101)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Technologies, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Managed Services, Computing Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Serverless Computing, Service Level, Microsoft Azure, Software As A Service, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Distributed Computing, Servers

    4.5 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Packt

    Foundations of Modern HTML & CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Language, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Web Content, Semantic Web, Integrated Development Environments, Typography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Data Analytics and Visualization with Tableau and more

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Alteryx, R (Software), Statistical Programming, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Workflow Management, Data Analysis, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • GitHub Copilot & ChatGPT for Devs - Code Smarter in 2024: Packt
  • Machine Learning: Random Forest with Python from Scratch©: Packt
  • GenAI for Clinical Documentation: Coursera
  • SQL Mathematical Functions: Coursera
  • System Validation (4): Modelling Software, Protocols, and other behaviour: 28DIGITAL
  • Deep-Dive into Tensorflow Activation Functions: Coursera
  • Introduction to Flask framework: Duke University
  • Images with DALL-E: Codio
  • Organometallic Catalysis in Sustainable Chemistry: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • 클라우드 컴퓨팅 기초(Cloud 101): LearnQuest

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