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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

    Intermediate 3D Modelling and Game Asset Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Image Quality, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Unix Concepts and IPC

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, System Monitoring, File Management, System Programming, OS Process Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Azure - Data Lake

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Microsoft Azure, Stored Procedure, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Management, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Processing, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Visual Studio, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Practical Deep Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Building Modular Monoliths with .NET 8

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Object-Relational Mapping, ASP.NET, Software Architecture, C# (Programming Language), Enterprise Architecture, Maintainability, Docker (Software), Database Systems, Business Logic, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Operationalizing ML Models: MLOps for Scalable AI

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, AI Workflows, Scalability, AI Orchestration, DevOps, Model Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Version Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with Python: Build & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Model Evaluation, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Methods, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Tuning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Tailwind CSS Practice Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Web Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced CNNs, Transfer Learning, and Recurrent Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Network Architecture, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Solutions: UAE

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Social Impact

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Using gsutil to Perform Operations on Buckets and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, File Management, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Python Programming

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Intermediate 3D Modelling and Game Asset Creation: Packt
  • Building AI Applications with OpenAI APIs: Packt
  • Advanced Unix Concepts and IPC: EDUCBA
  • Microsoft Azure - Data Lake: EDUCBA
  • Practical Deep Learning with Python: Edureka
  • Building Modular Monoliths with .NET 8: Packt
  • Operationalizing ML Models: MLOps for Scalable AI: Coursera
  • Machine Learning with Python: Build & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Tailwind CSS Practice Projects: Scrimba
  • Advanced CNNs, Transfer Learning, and Recurrent Networks: Packt

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