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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 Pennsylvania

    English for Journalism

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Media and Communications, Grammar, Electronic Media, Digital Publishing, English Language, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    IBM

    Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Scripting, Browser Compatibility, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Accounting: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Design That Scales: Sustainable Design Systems

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Systems Design, Software Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design, Design Software, Scalability, Design and Product, Agile Methodology, Usability, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Research, Style Guides, Information Architecture, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), UI/UX Research, Product Testing, System Programming, Prompt Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Shell Scripting: Build, Automate & Troubleshoot

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Unix, Scripting Languages, Linux Administration, Debugging, Programming Principles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mendix Advanced Workflows and Integrations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Data Mapping, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Restful API, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Microservices, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Data Integration, Enterprise Application Management, Software Architecture, Business Process Automation, Maintainability, Scalability, Debugging, Application Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    程序设计与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computer Science, Program Development, Data Storage, Software Design, Computer Architecture, Database Systems, Performance Tuning, Computational Logic, Maintainability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Product Owner

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Kanban Principles, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Computer Hardware, Product Strategy, Product Management, ChatGPT, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Software Design Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Software Engineering, Maintainability, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Technical Design, Web Services, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Transition to Nursing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing Administration, Professional Development, Nursing Care, Clinical Experience, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Communication, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Leadership, Teamwork, Empathy, Self-Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • English for Journalism: University of Pennsylvania
  • Microsoft DirectX 3D Graphics Development: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript: IBM
  • Financial Accounting: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics: University of Michigan
  • Design That Scales: Sustainable Design Systems: Packt
  • Linux Shell Scripting: Build, Automate & Troubleshoot: EDUCBA
  • Mendix Advanced Workflows and Integrations: Coursera
  • 程序设计与算法: Peking University
  • IBM Product Owner: IBM

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