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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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    Packt

    Generative AI Foundations for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini CLI로 앱 개발 가속화

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Command-Line Interface, Build Tools, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools, Model Context Protocol, Software Installation, Application Security, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Agile Methodology, Usability, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Design Research, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience)

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering With Advanced Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Artificial Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply API Testing Fundamentals Using Postman

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Software Testing, Restful API, Test Case, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build a Hospital Management System with Entity Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design, Back-End Web Development, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Database Development, Application Development, Software Architecture, Database Application, Health Information Management, Data Persistence, Health Care, Database Management, C# (Programming Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Implement Hand Gesture Recognition with OpenCV

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building and Optimizing AI Agent Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Software Architecture, Business Ethics, API Design, Process Optimization, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Develop a Location-Based iOS Game with Maps and Core Data

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Data Modeling, Secure Coding, Data Persistence, Game Design, Swift Programming, Application Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build and Implement an Asset Management System in VB.NET

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Event-Driven Programming, Database Application, .NET Framework, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Maintainability, Service Management, Application Design, Business Logic, SQL, Data Validation, Debugging, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Operational Databases, Data Migration, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management, PostgreSQL, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Databases, Distributed Computing, MySQL, Data Access, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Cloud Deployment, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Maintenance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply OpenGL Rendering Pipeline Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Software Design, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Cross Platform Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Integrated Development Environments, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, Video Game Development, Program Development, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Installation, System Configuration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Generative AI Foundations for Absolute Beginners: Packt
  • Gemini CLI로 앱 개발 가속화: Google Cloud
  • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
  • ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering With Advanced Data Analysis: Packt
  • Apply API Testing Fundamentals Using Postman: EDUCBA
  • Build a Hospital Management System with Entity Framework: EDUCBA
  • Implement Hand Gesture Recognition with OpenCV: EDUCBA
  • Building and Optimizing AI Agent Workflows: Coursera
  • Develop a Location-Based iOS Game with Maps and Core Data: EDUCBA
  • Build and Implement an Asset Management System in VB.NET: EDUCBA

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