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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

    Game Development with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Animations, Programming Principles, Graphics Software, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), No-Code Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Scripting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Javascript, Data Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    React Native: Developing Android and iOS Apps

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, iOS Development, Android Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, React Redux, Application Development, React.js, Development Environment, Debugging, Context Management, Software Development, Data Persistence, Performance Tuning, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Solar Power Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Semiconductors, Electrical Equipment, Emerging Technologies, Materials science, Innovation, Cost Estimation, Environment, Matlab

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for HR professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Risk Management, HR Tech, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Human Resources, People Analytics, Human Resource Strategy, Digital Transformation, Business Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, API Testing, Test Automation, Mockups, Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Software Testing, AI Security, AI Workflows, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

    3.6
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Create and Test a Document AI Processor

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Test Tools, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Document Management

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    The Simplest Guide™ to Clinical Data Analysis with SAS

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Case Report Forms, SAS (Software), Statistical Reporting, Pharmaceuticals, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Informed Consent, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, UI/UX Research, Innovation, Design Thinking, User Research, Generative AI, Competitive Analysis, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Persona (User Experience), AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Collection, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Desarrollo de software Agile

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Problem Solving, Software Design, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Tree Maps, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Integration, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Game Development with GameMaker: University of Colorado System
  • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 2: Model & Analyse: University of Glasgow
  • React Native: Developing Android and iOS Apps: SkillUp
  • Solar Power Generation: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to AI for HR professionals: AI Business School
  • Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification: Simplilearn
  • Create and Test a Document AI Processor: Google Cloud
  • The Simplest Guide™ to Clinical Data Analysis with SAS: Packt
  • Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking: Fractal Analytics
  • Desarrollo de software Agile: University of Minnesota

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