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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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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Budget Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Expense Management, Billing, Amazon Web Services, Financial Analysis, Accountability, Resource Utilization

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Predictive Modeling, People Analytics, Scripting, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, HR Tech, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Scripting Languages, Trend Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Master CNNs with Python: Build, Train & Evaluate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Python Programming, Cloud Computing, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Projet de programmation (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Java, Program Development, Graphical Tools, Simulations, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Async JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Frontend Performance, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Mastering Multithreading with Go

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Web Development

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    C++ Superpowers and More

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Unix, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Go (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Application Development, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Software Development, Business Logic, Program Development, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, FinTech, Virtual Machines, Distributed Computing, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Encryption, Business Analysis, Market Dynamics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Computer Science, Javascript, Web Development, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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
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    41 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (III)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Database Design, Query Languages, Algorithms, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps: Board Infinity
  • Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows: Coursera
  • Master CNNs with Python: Build, Train & Evaluate Models: EDUCBA
  • Projet de programmation (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Async JavaScript: Scrimba
  • Mastering Multithreading with Go: Edureka
  • C++ Superpowers and More: Infosec
  • From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials: AI CERTs
  • JavaScript Algorithms: Scrimba
  • SQL Window Functions for Analytics: Coursera

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