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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


  • P

    Packt

    Modern Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Hugging Face, Deep Learning, Large Language Modeling, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Encryption, Python Programming, Cryptography, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Learning TensorFlow: the Hello World of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Scripting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Development Environment

    4 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (20) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Apache Kafka for Developers using Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Spring Framework, JUnit, Spring Boot, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Data Pipelines, Event-Driven Programming, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Premiere Pro Pt. 3 — Audio, Color & Exporting

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Media Production, Color Matching, Music, Visual Storytelling, Editing

    4.7 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Professional Work Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Teamwork, People Management, Management Training And Development, Team Collaboration, Staff Management, Collaboration, Professional Development, Leadership, Accountability, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Safety Culture

    4.8 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Data Structures Using Python - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Network Model, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Memory Management, Algorithms, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    The Art of Doing - Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Web Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Development Environment, Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Front-End Web Development, Interactive Design, Animations, Typography, Color Theory

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Statistics & Mathematics for Data Science & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Bayesian Statistics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Coaching, Exercise Science, Health Assessment, Exercise Therapy, Creative Problem-Solving, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Prompt Engineering for LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Fine-tuning, OpenAI, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Context Management, Natural Language Processing, CI/CD, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Application Development, Safety and Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Foundation for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment Strategies, Generative AI, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Talent Recruitment, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources Management and Planning, AI Personalization, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Email Automation, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, AI Integrations, Automation, Collaboration, IT Automation

    3.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Advanced Deep Learning Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Fine-tuning, Application Deployment, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Vision Transformer (ViT), Transfer Learning, Token Optimization, LLM Application, Hugging Face, Convolutional Neural Networks, Containerization, Model Training, Computer Vision

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Modern Natural Language Processing: Packt
  • Learning TensorFlow: the Hello World of Machine Learning: Google Cloud
  • Apache Kafka for Developers using Spring Boot: Packt
  • Premiere Pro Pt. 3 — Audio, Color & Exporting: Skillshare
  • Managing Professional Work Teams: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Structures Using Python - An Introduction: Packt
  • The Art of Doing - Web Development for Beginners: Packt
  • Statistics & Mathematics for Data Science & Data Analytics: Packt
  • Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Prompt Engineering for LLMs: Edureka

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