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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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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Storage, Scripting

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    179 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office

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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Practical SAS Programming and Certification Review

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Access, Computer Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    356 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Software Documentation, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Statistical Analysis, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Adaptability, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Debugging

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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Ideation, Business Modeling, Business Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    328 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Data Store, Descriptive Statistics, Problem Management, Data Visualization Software, File Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Functional Programming with Java and Threads

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Functional Design, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced C# Programming in .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Design, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Microservices, Debugging, MongoDB, Data Access, Model View Controller, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Maintainability, NoSQL

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    101 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Image Quality, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Object Oriented Programming with C++

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Software Development, Integrated Development Environments

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
  • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Practical SAS Programming and Certification Review: SAS
  • R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools: Microsoft
  • CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning: Coursera
  • C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5: Dartmouth College
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: EIT Digital
  • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
  • Functional Programming with Java and Threads: Vanderbilt University
  • Advanced C# Programming in .NET Core: EDUCBA

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