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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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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Numerical Methods for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Thinking, Estimation, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

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    400 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to ASP.NET Core Framework

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, C# (Programming Language), Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript and jQuery, UI Components, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Restful API, React.js, Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Programming Interface (API), Model View Controller

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Risk Management, Scrum (Software Development), Management Reporting, Project Coordination

    4.6
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    583 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data & Modern Frontend Development

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, jQuery, Web Development Tools, Browser Compatibility, UI Components

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Django for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, HTML and CSS, Model View Controller, jQuery, Ajax, JSON, Database Design, SQL, Application Frameworks, Databases, Web Applications, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Data Modeling, Javascript, Application Security, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Performance Testing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Become a Professional React Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Performance Tuning, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), TypeScript, Ajax, Debugging, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Restful API, Application Performance Management, Web Frameworks

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Data Structures & Backend with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Web Services, Java Programming, Java, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Programming Principles, Authorization (Computing), Software Architecture, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    McMaster University

    Experimentation for Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Pareto Chart, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Statistical Methods, Performance Tuning, Mathematical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Case Studies

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la programación con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting Languages, Program Development, Scripting, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Numerical Methods for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to ASP.NET Core Framework: Microsoft
  • Data Structures and Performance: University of California San Diego
  • Scrum Master Certification: LearnQuest
  • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Data & Modern Frontend Development: Packt
  • Django for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Machine Learning: Regression: University of Washington
  • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba
  • Data Structures & Backend with Java: Board Infinity

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