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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

    Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create an Admin Dashboard

    Skills you'll gain: Chart.js, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), UI Components, Dashboard, HTML and CSS, Data Visualization, Web Design, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Skillshare

    Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Cameras & Production

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Video Production, Video Editing, Post-Production, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Live Streaming, Real Time Data

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering Image Segmentation with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    لغة البرمجة C++ لمبرمجي C، الجزء (ب)

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Graph Theory, C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures, Game Design, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    GraphQL API Development: Schema Design,Security & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Cloud Deployment, Database Development, Maintainability, Server Side, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Dungeon Design Mastery and Advanced Unreal Engine Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Unity Game Physics: Apply, Simulate & Transform

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Torque (Physics), Game Design, Video Game Development, Mechanics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Azure ML Bootcamp: Machine Learning on the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Data Cleansing, Supervised Learning, Data Transformation, Cloud Deployment, Data Ethics, CI/CD, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Data Quality, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Automating Decision Workflows with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, Automation, Business Process Automation, Real Time Data, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Personalization, IT Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Transformation, Cloud API, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Restful API, API Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    JavaScript in Modern Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Performance, Web Components, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Data and Machine Learning for Technical Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Project Management Software, Technical Communication, Technical Product Management, Performance Metric, Agile Project Management, Data Analysis, Project Management, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, R Programming, Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Patient Scheduling & Appointment Management

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Healthcare Project Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Software As A Service, Patient Communication, Health Informatics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create an Admin Dashboard: Coursera
  • Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Cameras & Production: Skillshare
  • Mastering Image Segmentation with PyTorch: Packt
  • لغة البرمجة C++ لمبرمجي C، الجزء (ب): University of California, Santa Cruz
  • GraphQL API Development: Schema Design,Security & Deployment: Board Infinity
  • Dungeon Design Mastery and Advanced Unreal Engine Techniques: Packt
  • Master Unity Game Physics: Apply, Simulate & Transform: EDUCBA
  • Azure ML Bootcamp: Machine Learning on the Cloud: Packt
  • Automating Decision Workflows with AI: Edureka
  • JavaScript in Modern Web Development: Packt

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