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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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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Rebo-binario

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Creative Thinking, Computer Programming, Critical Thinking, Willingness To Learn, Debugging, Problem Solving, digital literacy, Algorithms, Other Programming Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Peer Review, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Prototyping, Computer Graphics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Interview Questions and Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Technical Design, Debugging, Problem Solving, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    AI & LLM Engineering Mastery - GenAI, RAG Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Model Deployment, Hugging Face, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Transfer Learning, Application Deployment, Context Management, Embeddings, User Interface (UI), Model Evaluation, Vector Databases, Debugging, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    Board Infinity

    Build Real-world Projects Using Replit and Ghostwriter

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Debugging, Development Environment, Technical Writing, Generative AI, Computer Programming, Software Development Tools

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    Foundations of Python and Selenium WebDriver

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming, Scripting, Python Programming, Automation, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master Data Structures & Algo – Ace Leetcode & Blind 75+

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Engineering Software, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Back-End Web Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Rebo-binario: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Interview Questions and Real-World Applications: Packt
  • AI & LLM Engineering Mastery - GenAI, RAG Complete Guide: Packt
  • C++: Non-Linear Data Structures: Codio
  • Build Real-world Projects Using Replit and Ghostwriter: Board Infinity
  • Advanced TypeScript with OOP: Edureka
  • Foundations of Python and Selenium WebDriver: Packt
  • Master Data Structures & Algo – Ace Leetcode & Blind 75+: Packt
  • Programación con Python, nivel intermedio: Universidad Nacional de Colombia

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