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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

    C# Console Development Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Application Development, Command-Line Interface, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Validation, Technical Communication, Data Transformation, Python Programming

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    877 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Automata and Computability

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing, Logical Reasoning, Formal Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    DirectX 11: Design, Implement & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Computer Graphics, Application Development, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, System Configuration, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Elasticsearch Joins & Parent-Child Queries

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Mapping, NoSQL, Event-Driven Programming, Relational Databases, Scalability, Performance Tuning, JSON

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning in Python: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Tuning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, System Software, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Simulations, Development Environment, Debugging, Systems Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Developing Data Products

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), R Programming, Data Mapping, Statistical Reporting, Web Applications, Package and Software Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Go Fundamentals: Presented by Gopher Guides

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Package and Software Management, Data Structures, Program Development, Debugging, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management, Performance Tuning, JSON

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDHEC Business School

    Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Asset Management, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Financial Data, Market Data, Unstructured Data, Web Scraping, Machine Learning, Social Network Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • C# Console Development Foundations: Packt
  • Go Beyond the Numbers: Translate Data into Insights: Google
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Automata and Computability: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • DirectX 11: Design, Implement & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Elasticsearch Joins & Parent-Child Queries: EDUCBA
  • Machine Learning in Python: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started with BSP and Embedded C: Coursera
  • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • Developing Data Products: Johns Hopkins University

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