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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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    Coursera

    Javascript for Beginners: Primitive Data Types

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Web Development, Application Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    z/Architecture Assembler Language Pt 2: Machine Instructions

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, System Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Data Storage, Job Control Language (JCL)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Installation et Configuration Python avec Visual Studio Code

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, System Configuration

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Advanced TypeScript with OOP

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Complete Java Developer Course: From Beginner to Master

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Android Development, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Debugging, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of AI, LLMs, and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Generative Model Architectures, Hugging Face, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Aprendiendo Python con circuitos digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronics Engineering, Simulations, Programming Principles

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Selecting the Right LLM with Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Model Evaluation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Computer Programming, Generative Model Architectures

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel intermedio

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Scripting, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Application Modernization for Enterprise Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, DevOps, Data Integration, z/OS, IBM Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, CI/CD, Mainframe Technologies, Mainframe Computing, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Application Management, Application Deployment, Middleware, Data Access, Application Design, Containerization, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Codio

    C++: Non-Linear Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    PCEP: Python Conditionals, Loops, Functions, and Exceptions

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Python Programming, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Scripting, Debugging, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Software Development, Functional Design, Computational Logic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Javascript for Beginners: Primitive Data Types: Coursera
  • z/Architecture Assembler Language Pt 2: Machine Instructions: IBM
  • Installation et Configuration Python avec Visual Studio Code: Coursera
  • Advanced TypeScript with OOP: Edureka
  • The Complete Java Developer Course: From Beginner to Master: Packt
  • Foundations of AI, LLMs, and Development Environments: Packt
  • Aprendiendo Python con circuitos digitales: Coursera
  • Selecting the Right LLM with Hugging Face: Coursera
  • Programación con Python, nivel intermedio: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Application Modernization for Enterprise Systems: IBM

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