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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Getting Started with Automated Machine Learning (AutoML)

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, No-Code Development, Data Preprocessing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Performance Metric

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Variance Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    589 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Dify – Create No-Code Chatbots and AI Workflows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Develop Silverlight Apps with UI & Data Integration

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Application Development, Application Deployment, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Development Environment, Software Development Life Cycle, Test Tools, Application Performance Management, Debugging, Application Security, Event-Driven Programming, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    ChatGPT for Teachers in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Student Engagement, digital literacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Jira Issue Tracking and Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Issue Tracking, Backlogs, Quality Assurance, Test Case, Verification And Validation, Generative AI Agents, Software Testing, User Story, Regression Testing, Business Reporting, Dashboard, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Analytical Testing, Automation, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Guitar for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    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

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Introduction to Software Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Requirements Management, Product Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Process Development, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced TypeScript: Building Production-Grade Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Grow Trees & Powerful Ensembles

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Model Deployment, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Statistical Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Interactive Interfaces, Animations, and Gamified Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started with Automated Machine Learning (AutoML): Edureka
  • Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships: Google
  • Dify – Create No-Code Chatbots and AI Workflows: Packt
  • Develop Silverlight Apps with UI & Data Integration: EDUCBA
  • ChatGPT for Teachers in Education: Packt
  • Jira Issue Tracking and Quality Assurance: Coursera
  • Guitar for Beginners: Berklee
  • Building and Optimizing AI Agent Workflows: Coursera
  • Introduction to Software Product Management: University of Alberta
  • Advanced TypeScript: Building Production-Grade Applications: Packt

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