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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 Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Lifecycle Management

    4.5
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    686 reviews

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Learning Server-side Programming through Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Restful API, Ajax, Node.JS, Web Applications, Web Servers, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Model View Controller, Javascript, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, JSON, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Architecture, Real Time Data, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Email Automation, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Front-End Web Development, Application Servers, Java Programming, HTML and CSS, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Java, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Database Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Master Web & Mobile Design – Figma & UI/UX Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI), Layout Design, Animations, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Mobile Development, Typography, User Experience Design, Web Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, UI Components, Application Design

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Python Programming And Libraries for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, File I/O, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Program Development, Data Import/Export, JSON, Package and Software Management, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Beyond the Basics: Expand Your Copilot for Sales Expertise

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Responsible AI, Sales Pipelines, Data Ethics, Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Management, AI Enablement, Microsoft 365, AI Integrations

    4.3
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning, and Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), NumPy, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Pandas (Python Package), Deep Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Scripting Languages

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Python Programming and Data Science Foundations for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Machine Learning, Object Oriented Design, Machine Learning Methods, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Programming Principles, Web Applications, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Back-End Web Development, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Application Development, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Java Programming Fundamentals and Modern Features

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Application Development, UI Components, Program Development, User Interface (UI), Maintainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Visualization, Computational Thinking, Debugging

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Automation, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mobile Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Event-Driven Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Interactive Design, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Storage, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Learning Server-side Programming through Game Development: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects: EDUCBA
  • Master Web & Mobile Design – Figma & UI/UX Basics: Packt
  • Python Programming And Libraries for Data Science: Packt
  • Beyond the Basics: Expand Your Copilot for Sales Expertise: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning, and Python Programming: Packt
  • Python Programming and Data Science Foundations for AI: Packt
  • Apply Java Programming Fundamentals and Modern Features: EDUCBA
  • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan

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