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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

    AI & Python Development Megaclass

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Seaborn, Predictive Modeling, Flask (Web Framework), Python Programming, Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Programming Principles, Web Applications

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Developing MCP-Powered Agentic AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Model Deployment, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangGraph, Agentic systems, Middleware, Scalability, Interoperability, LLM Application, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Performance Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python for Secret Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Package and Software Management, Scripting, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, JSON, Image Analysis, Data Validation, Web Scraping, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistics, Python Programming, Data Processing, Restful API, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Language Learning, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Culture, Writing and Editing, Language Competency, Research, Writing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Introduction to Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Analysis, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Scripting, Algorithms, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Procedural Maze Building - Unity 6 and Blender Compatible

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Integration Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    C++ Crash Course - Quick and Practical Learning

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Mockups, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Language, Design, Design Elements And Principles, User Research

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting and Cleaning Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Data Import/Export, Data Collection, Data Management, Web Scraping, Data Access, R Programming, MySQL, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Python Data Science: pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Matplotlib, Data Transformation, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Science, Jupyter, Graphing, Data Processing, Box Plots, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data Collection and Processing with Python

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Restful API, Data Manipulation, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Persistence, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Data Structures, Data Collection

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Effective .NET Memory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Performance Tuning, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), System Programming, Application Performance Management, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Interoperability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI & Python Development Megaclass: Packt
  • Developing MCP-Powered Agentic AI Systems: Edureka
  • Python for Secret Agents: Packt
  • Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Data Analysis Using Python: Google
  • Procedural Maze Building - Unity 6 and Blender Compatible: Packt
  • C++ Crash Course - Quick and Practical Learning: Packt
  • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Getting and Cleaning Data: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python Data Science: pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn: Logical Operations

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