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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    219 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Dartmouth College

    Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Open Source Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python I

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Illinois Tech

    Programming and Application Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, HTML and CSS, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Servers, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    C++ Basics and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Python Basics and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Development Environment, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Style Guides

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    Simplilearn

    Javascript Basics with Operators, Loops and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Data Structures, Javascript, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Application Development, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Java Programming Essentials and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College
  • Basic Programming in Python I: Northeastern University
  • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • C++ Basics and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Python Basics and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch: Coursera
  • Javascript Basics with Operators, Loops and Functions: Simplilearn
  • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera
  • Java Programming Essentials and Core Concepts: Packt

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