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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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    Packt

    Rust Programming Masterclass from Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Blockchain, Web Development, Development Environment, Programming Principles, System Programming, Maintainability, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Software Design Patterns, Debugging

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Practical C++: Learn C++ Basics Step by Step

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Data Structures, Technical Documentation, System Programming, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Organizational Skills, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Record Keeping, Business Analytics, Productivity, Data Science, Customer Data Management, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Event Planning, Marketing Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Javascript and jQuery, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Object-Oriented & Generic Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, File Systems, Algorithms, Maintainability, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business

    Skills you'll gain: Office Procedures, Interviewing Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of London

    Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Music, Application Development, Multimedia, Computer Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Image Quality, Color Matching, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Import/Export, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unreal Games

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, UI Components, Programming Principles, Debugging, File Management, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    System Administration with IBM AIX: Beyond the Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), Unix, Package and Software Management, TCP/IP, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, System Software, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Software Installation, OS Process Management, System Configuration, Network Administration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Rust Programming Masterclass from Beginner to Expert: Packt
  • Practical C++: Learn C++ Basics Step by Step: Packt
  • Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript : University of London
  • Advanced Object-Oriented & Generic Programming in C++: Packt
  • Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera
  • Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps: University of London
  • Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics: Skillshare

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