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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    643 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California San Diego

    Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    700 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    G

    Google

    Automating Real-World Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Email Automation, Scripting, Automation, Python Programming, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, System Monitoring, Image Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    P

    Packt

    UI Design, Localization & Capstone UIs

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Swift Programming, Responsive Web Design, Apple iOS, Application Design, Animations, Apple Xcode, Interactive Design, Application Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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

  • Status: Free Trial
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    D

    Duke University

    Linear Regression and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Predictive Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    E

    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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    P

    Packt

    Intermediate Python – Libraries, Tools & Practical Projects

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, Computer Vision, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, Geospatial Mapping, Data Import/Export, JSON, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, Web Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Program Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Practical Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, R Programming, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Data Collection

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    M

    Meta

    Meta Android UI Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Kotlin, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Unit Testing, Gradle, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Programming Principles, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Wireframing, Prototyping

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    P

    Packt

    Intermediate Python and Practical Skills

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Application Programming Interface (API), File Management, Python Programming, Authentications, Scripting, Data Processing, Performance Testing, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
  • Automating Real-World Tasks with Python: Google
  • UI Design, Localization & Capstone UIs: Packt
  • Go (Golang) for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On: Packt
  • Linear Regression and Modeling : Duke University
  • Face Recognition with Keras: Detect & Classify: EDUCBA
  • Intermediate Python – Libraries, Tools & Practical Projects: Packt
  • Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Practical Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University

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