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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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    Whizlabs

    Automation With Salt

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Automation, System Configuration, YAML, Systems Administration, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Deep Neural Network for Beginners Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Network Architecture, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Minimal API Development with ASP.NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Postman API Platform, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Development Tools, Authorization (Computing), Endpoint Security, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Real-Time, Real Fast: Kafka & Spark for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Transformation, Real Time Data, Fraud detection, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Power BI, PySpark, Performance Tuning, Grafana, Disaster Recovery, Data Architecture, Prometheus (Software), Data Integrity, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Governance, Event-Driven Programming, System Monitoring, Docker (Software)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Communicating Across Cultures for Team Success

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy, Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Safety Culture, Relationship Building, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Serial Peripheral Interface, 3D Assets, USB, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Debugging, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Linux Tools for Text Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Data Processing, Text Mining, Command-Line Interface, Data Manipulation, Unix, Scripting, Automation, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Local LLMs with llamafile

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, System Monitoring, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning

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    Packt

    Building AI Applications with OpenAI APIs

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Application Deployment, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Model Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, User Interface (UI), Email Automation, Generative AI, Application Development, Payment Systems, Python Programming, Django (Web Framework), Flask (Web Framework), Software Development, AI Personalization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    تطوير الألعاب باستخدام محرك Unity: 2D لعبة القفز على المنصات

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Performance Tuning, Frontend Performance, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    C# and Unity by Example — 20+ Mini Game Development Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Scripting, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Animations

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Platform Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Development, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Data Modeling, Sprint Retrospectives, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Service Recovery, Digital Transformation, Application Design, Drive Engagement, Technology Solutions, User Feedback, Cloud-Based Integration, Customer Engagement, Application Deployment, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, System Implementation, Systems Integration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Automation With Salt: Whizlabs
  • Deep Neural Network for Beginners Using Python: Packt
  • Minimal API Development with ASP.NET Core: Packt
  • Real-Time, Real Fast: Kafka & Spark for Data Engineers: Coursera
  • Communicating Across Cultures for Team Success: University of Colorado System
  • ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers: Packt
  • Linux Tools for Text Processing: University of California San Diego
  • Local LLMs with llamafile: Duke University
  • Building AI Applications with OpenAI APIs: Packt
  • تطوير الألعاب باستخدام محرك Unity: 2D لعبة القفز على المنصات: Coursera

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