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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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    Skillshare

    Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Experience, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Style Guides

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Generative AI for Developers: All you need to know!

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, OpenAI API, Generative Model Architectures, AI Workflows, Application Development, Business Process Automation, Web Applications, Scripting, Python Programming, Test Script Development, Tool Calling, AI Enablement, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Jupyter

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Sonidos digitales: síntesis y procesamiento en el computador

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Music, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Multimedia, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Compliance Officers: Streamline Regulatory Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Reporting, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, AI Workflows, Compliance Management, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Regulatory Requirements, Data Validation, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Design, Verification And Validation, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Equity Derivatives: Analyze, Apply & Evaluate Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Financial Market, Equities, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Investments, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Risk Analysis, Arbitration

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Responsible and Ethical AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integrity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    App Engine: Qwik Start - Java

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Java, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Application Development, Cloud Computing, Java Programming, DevOps

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Python Scripting Case Study - To-do List Application

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Development Environment, Django (Web Framework), Software Testing, Web Development, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Architecture, Scripting, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Generative AI for Developers: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Application Development, Generative AI, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Prompt Engineering, Computer Programming Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Databases, Messaging, and Event Driven Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon DynamoDB, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Database Administration, NoSQL, Serverless Computing, Database Architecture and Administration, Authentications, Operational Databases, Cloud Security, Event-Driven Programming, AWS Kinesis, Cloud Applications, Amazon CloudWatch, Encryption, Load Balancing, Data Security, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Integração e Cibersegurança entre os Sistemas de Informação

    Skills you'll gain: Interoperability, DevOps, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Web Services, Information Technology, Software As A Service, Microservices, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Master UMG, AI & Blueprints

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unreal Engine, Game Design, Artificial Intelligence, Scripting, Video Game Development, Data Structures, Debugging

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

  • Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion: Skillshare
  • Generative AI for Developers: All you need to know!: Pearson
  • Sonidos digitales: síntesis y procesamiento en el computador: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • GenAI for Compliance Officers: Streamline Regulatory Reports: Coursera
  • Equity Derivatives: Analyze, Apply & Evaluate Markets: EDUCBA
  • Responsible and Ethical AI: Northeastern University
  • App Engine: Qwik Start - Java: Google Cloud
  • Python Scripting Case Study - To-do List Application: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI for Developers: Unit 1: Pearson
  • AWS Databases, Messaging, and Event Driven Architecture: LearnKartS

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