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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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    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Anthropic Claude, Web Applications, Tool Calling, GitHub, Web Development, Real Time Data, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), API Gateway, Servers, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Video Game Development, Middleware, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Salesforce

    Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Visualization, Customer Support, Sales Management, Customer Service, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 1

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Working Capital, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable

    4.7
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    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    数据结构基础

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language)

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    251 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Estructuras de datos en Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    418 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Machine Learning Using SAS Viya

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, SAS (Software), Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Cleansing, Predictive Analytics, No-Code Development, Statistical Programming, Performance Tuning

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Import/Export

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    527 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Delivery Problem

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data-oriented programming, Operations Research, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    584 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MathWorks

    Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Matlab, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Scripting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI: Scrimba
  • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce: Salesforce
  • Accounting 1: University of Lausanne
  • 数据结构基础: Peking University
  • Estructuras de datos en Python: Universidad Austral
  • Machine Learning Using SAS Viya: SAS
  • Linear Regression in R for Public Health : Imperial College London
  • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego

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