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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Bases y primeros pasos en R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, R (Software), Scripting, R Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Literacy, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computational Logic

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Scrimba

    Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Solution Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Personalized Campaigns, Trend Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Management, Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Driving engagement, ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Automation, Creativity, Analytics

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Python Interactive Dashboards with Plotly Dash

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Jupyter, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Real Time Data, Python Programming, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Authentications, Penetration Testing

    3.6 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Health Disparities, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Equity, Health Education, Education and Training, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical Terminology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Practicum with Multiple Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Work Breakdown Structure, Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management, Resource Planning, Resource Utilization, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Coordination, Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Resource Management, Agile Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Intro to NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Jupyter, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Preprocessing, Statistical Visualization, Business Intelligence, E-Commerce, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Graphics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Layout Design, Data Visualization, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Production Governance and MLOps on Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Lakes, Data Governance, CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Anomaly Detection, Identity and Access Management, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Data Access, Metadata Management, Data Engineering, Data Quality, GitHub, Event Monitoring, Test Tools, Authentications, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Servlets Case Study - Online Admission Process

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Database Development, Systems Development, Database Design, Databases, Application Design, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Business Logic, Secure Coding, Data Validation, Process Modeling, Payment Systems, Document Management, Authentications, Verification And Validation

    4.5 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    AI Agent Orchestration and Scaling

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Product Support, Memory Management

    Advanced · 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

  • Bases y primeros pasos en R: Coursera
  • Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers: Scrimba
  • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera
  • Python Interactive Dashboards with Plotly Dash: Packt
  • Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services: Board Infinity
  • Teaching LGBTQ+ Health: Stanford Online
  • Project Practicum with Multiple Projects: University of California, Irvine
  • Intro to NumPy: Packt
  • Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling: EDUCBA
  • Production Governance and MLOps on Databricks: Pragmatic AI Labs

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