• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Programming Basics

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


  • C

    Coursera

    Snowflake for Data Science: Intro to Snowpark ML for Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Science, Python Programming, Regression Analysis

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Essential Tools For Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Software Configuration Management, Apache, Dependency Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Building Microservices API in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Go (Programming Language), Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, API Design, Application Security, Software Testing, Microservices, Authorization (Computing), Database Development, Web Servers, Server Side, Databases, Software Architecture, JSON, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Maintainability, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    مجموعة أدوات عالم البيانات

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Transformation, Data Science, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Processing, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    107 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Public Health, Community Health, Social Impact, Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    End-to-End iOS Development Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Core Data (Software), iOS Development, Mobile Development, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Scalability, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Debugging, Data Persistence, Data Management, Model View Controller, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Your Own Database Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, AI Orchestration, Database Development, SQL, LLM Application, Query Languages, OpenAI API, Microsoft Azure, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Java Data Access - SQL Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Introduction to Unity and Basic C# Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Window Functions for Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages, Database Management, Database Systems, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    NLP – Embeddings & Text Preprocessing in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Embeddings, Text Mining, Data Processing, Multilingualism, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, NumPy, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Computer Programming, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing a REST API with Go and Cloud Run

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Deployment, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, API Design, Go (Programming Language), Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Access, DevOps, Database Application, Data Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Searches related to programming basics

java programming basics
introduction to java and programming basics
1…259260261…433

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

  • Snowflake for Data Science: Intro to Snowpark ML for Python: Coursera
  • Essential Tools For Application Development: LearnQuest
  • Building Microservices API in Go: Packt
  • مجموعة أدوات عالم البيانات: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: University of Minnesota
  • End-to-End iOS Development Mastery: Board Infinity
  • Building Your Own Database Agent: DeepLearning.AI
  • Java Data Access - SQL Primer: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Unity and Basic C# Scripting: Packt
  • SQL Window Functions for Analytics: Coursera

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok