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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

    Mastering Linux Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Systems, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, grep, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Operating Systems, Scripting, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Choisir la Meilleure Méthode pour Illustrer les Données

    Skills you'll gain: Datamaps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Plot (Graphics), Data Access, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (10) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Flask (Web Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Software Installation

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • S

    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript 3: Objects, Collections, Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Web Development, Performance Tuning

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    NIIT

    Building User Interfaces Using Functional React Components

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Test Case, JavaScript Frameworks, Unit Testing, Code Reusability, Test Script Development, UI Components, Software Testing, Development Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Context Management, Data Sharing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Core AWS Services

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Redshift, Data Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Engineering, Amazon DynamoDB, Data Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Network Planning And Design

    4.4 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    OpenAI API for Beginners: Create AI Assistants with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Embedded Firmware Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Pseudocode, Microarchitecture, Memory Management, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Electronic Hardware, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Cross Platform Development, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Internet Of Things, Hardware Troubleshooting

    2.6 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.6 (10) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Edureka

    Generative AI Essentials for Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Self Service Technologies, Customer Service, AI Personalization, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Support, Customer Communications Management, Customer Inquiries, AI Workflows, Customer experience improvement, Customer and Client Support, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, AI Integrations, Customer Relationship Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Business, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Commercialization, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Budgeting, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

    4.3 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Practical Multi AI Agents and Advanced Use Cases with crewAI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Process Modeling, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Application Deployment, Enterprise Application Management, Program Development, Development Environment, Model Evaluation

    4.8 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Mastering Linux Command Line: Packt
  • Choisir la Meilleure Méthode pour Illustrer les Données: Coursera
  • Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot: Coursera
  • Advanced JavaScript 3: Objects, Collections, Functions: Scrimba
  • Building User Interfaces Using Functional React Components: NIIT
  • Core AWS Services: LearnKartS
  • OpenAI API for Beginners: Create AI Assistants with ChatGPT: Coursera
  • Modern Natural Language Processing: Packt
  • Embedded Firmware Engineering: Coursera
  • Generative AI Essentials for Customer Service: Edureka

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