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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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    Packt

    Modern Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Hugging Face, Deep Learning, Large Language Modeling, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Text Mining, Semantic Web, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Cryptography, Classification Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Using JavaScript with AI: Enhancing Development Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, User Experience, Web Applications, ChatGPT, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Frontend Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Prompt Engineering, Real Time Data, Debugging

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    تعرَف على هياكل البيانات في بايثون من خلال التطبيق العملي

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Management, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Storage, Computer Programming, Scripting

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals with Rust: Build a CLI Distance Calculator

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Secure Coding, Software Development, Computer Programming, Debugging

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Rust Secret Cipher CLI

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Encryption, Package and Software Management, Application Development, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Algorithms

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    IPO Process: Analyze, Evaluate & Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Go To Market Strategy, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Underwriting, Market Dynamics, Price Negotiation, Due Diligence, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Finance, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Creating a Data Warehouse Through Joins and Unions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Database Administration, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Google Analytics

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Oracle AI Database

    Intro to Oracle SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Management, Oracle Cloud, Relational Databases, Databases, Query Languages, User Accounts, Data Management, User Provisioning, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Laravel From Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Database Management, UI Components, PostgreSQL, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Authentications, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    A Beginners Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Case Studies: Build Chatbots, Apps & Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Databases, Natural Language Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Matplotlib, Business Process Automation, Text Mining, Data Processing, Development Environment, Document Management

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    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Responsible Innovation and Trustworthy AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Risk Analysis, SAS (Software), Compliance Training, Data Integrity, Human Centered Design, Accountability, Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Data Management, Model Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Modern Natural Language Processing: Packt
  • Using JavaScript with AI: Enhancing Development Workflows: Coursera
  • تعرَف على هياكل البيانات في بايثون من خلال التطبيق العملي: Coursera
  • Fundamentals with Rust: Build a CLI Distance Calculator: Coursera
  • Rust Secret Cipher CLI: Duke University
  • IPO Process: Analyze, Evaluate & Launch: EDUCBA
  • Creating a Data Warehouse Through Joins and Unions: Google Cloud
  • Intro to Oracle SQL: Oracle AI Database
  • Laravel From Scratch: Packt
  • A Beginners Guide to Linux: Packt

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