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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Web Development with Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Rust (Programming Language), API Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Back-End Web Development, System Programming, Web Frameworks, Web Development, Web Servers, Software Documentation, Web Applications, Scalability, Database Management, Network Protocols

    3.8 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Logistic Regression and Prediction for Health Data

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Model Evaluation, Statistical Inference, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Biostatistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Epidemiology, Descriptive Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Fast Typing Game using Java Swing

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Java Programming, Java, UI Components, Programming Principles, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Program Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Forecasting, Model Optimization, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Uso de bancos de dados com Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Geospatial Mapping, Data Storage, Python Programming, Data Collection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Advanced Tableau - LOD Calculations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Data Analysis

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (11) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Master ChatGPT & OpenAI APIs – Build AI Tools in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, LangChain, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Image Quality

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Generative AI and LLMs on Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, OpenAI, Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Rust (Programming Language), Databricks, Embeddings, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Vector Databases, Data Architecture, DevOps, Python Programming, Software Architecture, Scala Programming, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Project Design, Design, Digital Design, Typography, Design Software, File Management, Design Elements And Principles, Design Specifications, Color Theory

    3.9 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.9 (14) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, Debugging, System Monitoring, DevOps, Memory Management, Resource Management

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • U

    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, Display Devices, Experience Design, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Peripheral Devices

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Naive Bayes 101: Resume Selection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Text Mining, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Web Development with Rust: Edureka
  • Logistic Regression and Prediction for Health Data: University of Michigan
  • Build a Fast Typing Game using Java Swing: Coursera
  • A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python: Packt
  • Uso de bancos de dados com Python: University of Michigan
  • Advanced Tableau - LOD Calculations: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Master ChatGPT & OpenAI APIs – Build AI Tools in Python: Packt
  • Generative AI and LLMs on Databricks: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System: Coursera
  • Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps: Coursera

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