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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


  • P

    Peking University

    程序设计与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Graph Theory, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Application Development, Systems Development, Data Storage, Computer Architecture

    ★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Deploying, Evaluating, and Scaling Production AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, LangChain, LangGraph, Agentic Workflows, AI Security, AI Orchestration, Generative AI, LLM Application, OpenAI, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Model Optimization, Token Optimization, Performance Tuning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Context Protocol, Python Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Machine Learning: Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Ethics, Image Analysis, AI Personalization, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Program Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    Edureka

    Transfer Learning Foundations for AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Introduction to Personal Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Safety and Security, digital literacy, Personal Integrity, Personal Development, Social Media, Self-Awareness, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Relationship Building, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.4 (8.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Visual Studio 2022

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, Unit Testing, Performance Tuning, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, Git (Version Control System), Cross Platform Development, Debugging, Microsoft Development Tools, CI/CD, Development Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud-Based Integration, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Deployment, GitHub, Visual Basic (Programming Language), C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, Web Development

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Scrimba

    Fullstack Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsive Web Design, Node.JS, Command-Line Interface, TypeScript, Unit Testing, SQL, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Generative AI, Database Design, UI Components, Web Development

    ★ 4.6 (917) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Build an App That Uses WebSockets in 2026 to Transfer Files

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Web Applications, Web Frameworks, Real Time Data, Live Streaming, Network Model, Frontend Integration, Data Sharing, Network Protocols, File I/O, Event-Driven Programming, Secure Coding, Frontend Performance, Browser Compatibility, Javascript, Memory Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of London

    Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.6 (735) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Generative AI and LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, LangGraph, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Image Analysis, Multimodal Prompts, Memory Management, Model Context Protocol, Python Programming, Agentic systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Developing Front-End Apps with React

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, React Redux, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Web Development, UI Components, Code Reusability, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Dataflow

    ★ 4.4 (778) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Getting Started with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Web Servers, Back-End Web Development, Package and Software Management, Web Applications, Code Reusability, Javascript, JSON, Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), File Systems, Maintainability, Operating Systems, API Testing, Network Routing, File I/O, Object Oriented Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • 程序设计与算法: Peking University
  • Deploying, Evaluating, and Scaling Production AI Systems: Packt
  • Machine Learning: Real-World Applications: John Wiley & Sons
  • Transfer Learning Foundations for AI Models: Edureka
  • Introduction to Personal Branding: University of Virginia
  • Mastering Visual Studio 2022: Packt
  • Fullstack Development: Scrimba
  • Build an App That Uses WebSockets in 2026 to Transfer Files: Packt
  • Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python: University of London
  • Foundations of Generative AI and LangChain: Packt

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