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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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    EDUCBA

    Microsoft DirectX 3D Graphics Development

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Event-Driven Programming, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, C++ (Programming Language), Software Design, Video Game Development, Microsoft Windows, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, System Configuration, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Algebra

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Introduction to Personal Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Integrity, Social Media, Personally Identifiable Information, Computer Security Awareness Training, Self-Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Constructive Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Go (Golang) for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Software Design

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Software Design, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science

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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Face Recognition with Keras: Detect & Classify

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Application Development, Systems Development, Python Programming, Supervised Learning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Software Design, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Swift 5 iOS Application Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Apple iOS, JSON, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Responsive Web Design, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Apple software proficiency, Transaction Processing, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Development, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage, Data Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Microsoft DirectX 3D Graphics Development: EDUCBA
  • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part A: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Introduction to Personal Branding: University of Virginia
  • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
  • Go (Golang) for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On: Packt
  • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Exploring C : University of Michigan
  • Face Recognition with Keras: Detect & Classify: EDUCBA

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