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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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    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification: Scaling Agile and the Team-of-Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scalability, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Solution Delivery, Virtualization, Solution Architecture

    4.5
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    480 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Payroll and Tax Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Labor Law, Tax Preparation, Labor Compliance, Income Tax, Compensation and Benefits, Tax Compliance, Employee Onboarding

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 3

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, File Management, Web Development, Debugging, Web Development Tools

    4.7
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Lead Generation Messenger Chatbot using Chatfuel

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Email Automation, No-Code Development, Google Sheets, Application Deployment, Real Time Data, Customer Communications Management

    4.5
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    324 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    API Testing a real web application via Postman

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Security Testing, Software Testing, Restful API, Authentications, Web Development Tools, Application Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering DeepSeek.ai: From Fundamentals to Advanced Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Make.com, Email Automation, Deepseek, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, LLM Application, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Automation, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Automation, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Case Studies, Prompt Engineering, Data Capture, Debugging

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Flutter (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Application Development, Swift Programming, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting, Data Management

    4.7
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    183 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Python Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Financial Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface (UI), Data Storage, Databases, SQL

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Microcontroller and Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Microarchitecture, Automation, Real Time Data, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Prototyping

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    292 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arm

    Armv8-M Architecture Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, System Configuration, Debugging, Application Development

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Your First GUI App With Java

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Application Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Java, Software Design

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Scrum Master Certification: Scaling Agile and the Team-of-Teams: LearnQuest
  • Payroll and Tax Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Learn Python: 3: Scrimba
  • Create a Lead Generation Messenger Chatbot using Chatfuel: Coursera
  • API Testing a real web application via Postman: Coursera
  • Mastering DeepSeek.ai: From Fundamentals to Advanced Skills: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Mobile App Development: IBM
  • Python Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Desarrollo de aplicaciones con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Microcontroller and Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech

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