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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    AI Content with Make.com: Automate Instagram Reel Scripts

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Make.com, Social Media Content, Instagram, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Google Docs, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for customer care professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Risk Analysis, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Self Service Technologies, Digital Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Onboarding: Automating Employee Journeys

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, HR Tech, AI Personalization, Automation, Employee Onboarding, Human Resource Strategy, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Business Ethics, User Feedback, Document Management, Personalized Service, ChatGPT, Employee Engagement, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    برمجة Java: إنشاء نظام ترشيح

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Databases, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Data Analysis, Java, Data Structures, Data Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Learn to Code: Fun with C#

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Business Logic, Application Development, C# (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Open Source Technology, Computing Platforms, Operating Systems, Desktop Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Unity Android Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, 3D Assets, Graphics Software, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Build a Resilient, Asynchronous System with Cloud Run and Pub/Sub

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Systems Design, Distributed Computing, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Middleware, Cloud Management, System Programming, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Restful API, Software Design, JSON, Software Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Robotics Process Automation for Smart Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Internet Of Things, User Interface (UI), Systems Integration, Scalability, Development Environment, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Generative AI, LLMs, and Advanced Applications with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Hugging Face, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Autoencoders, Applied Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Transfer Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Node.js backend básico con buenas prácticas.

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Package and Software Management, JavaScript Frameworks, Other Programming Languages, Javascript, Web Servers, Servers, Program Development, Web Development, Development Environment

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • AI Content with Make.com: Automate Instagram Reel Scripts: Coursera
  • Introduction to AI for customer care professionals: AI Business School
  • GenAI for Onboarding: Automating Employee Journeys: Coursera
  • برمجة Java: إنشاء نظام ترشيح: Duke University
  • Learn to Code: Fun with C#: Coursera
  • Linux for Beginners: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Unity Android Game Development: Packt
  • Build a Resilient, Asynchronous System with Cloud Run and Pub/Sub: Google Cloud
  • Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21: Packt
  • Robotics Process Automation for Smart Manufacturing : Starweaver

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