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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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    Pearson

    Generative AI for Developers: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Responsible AI, Application Development, Generative AI, Web Applications, AI literacy, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Multimodal RAG with GPT – Build Smarter Search & AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Development Environment, Multimodal Prompts, Embeddings, User Interface (UI), OpenAI API, Generative AI, LLM Application, Program Development, Image Analysis, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Vector Databases, Applied Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Unsupervised Learning and Its Applications in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Mining, Customer Insights, Autoencoders, Data-Driven Marketing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Marketing, Statistical Machine Learning, Target Audience, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo XR en Unity para todos

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Cross Platform Development, 3D Assets, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Animations

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Building and Managing User Interfaces

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Kibana Monitoring & Python Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Kibana, System Monitoring, Automation, IT Automation, Scripting, Interactive Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Data Visualization Software, System Programming, Data Structures, Data-oriented programming, Interactive Learning, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    JavaScript Mastery – Zero to Hero for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Access, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning, Data Management, Solution Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Foundation and Asset Creation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Elements And Principles, Content Management, Editing, Model Optimization, Graphical Tools, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Advanced React Projects and Ecommerce Development

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Application Deployment, React.js, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Web Applications, Web Development, Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Data Management, JSON, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Composure, Interpersonal Communications, Computer Programming, Communication Strategies, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Planning, Algorithms, Data Structures, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Typescript in React: Higher Order Components

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Code Reusability, React.js, Javascript, Software Design Patterns

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Telemedicine Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Telehealth, Health Technology, Generative AI, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Strategy, Medical Privacy, AI Workflows, Data Security, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Design

    Intermediate · 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

  • Generative AI for Developers: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Multimodal RAG with GPT – Build Smarter Search & AI Systems: Packt
  • Unsupervised Learning and Its Applications in Marketing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Desarrollo XR en Unity para todos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Building and Managing User Interfaces: Packt
  • Master Kibana Monitoring & Python Integration: EDUCBA
  • JavaScript Mastery – Zero to Hero for Interviews: Packt
  • Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Foundation and Asset Creation: Packt
  • Advanced React Projects and Ecommerce Development: Packt
  • Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success: Coursera

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