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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


  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Planning, Student Services, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    521 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Application Design, Application Deployment, Data Structures, User Accounts, Personalized Service, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    679 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Alberta

    Client Needs and Software Requirements

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Product Requirements, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Scope Management, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Client Services, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Prioritization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    G

    Google AR & VR

    Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Application Design, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Mobile Development, User Experience, Computer Vision, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Flows

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    3.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Data Collection, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, R Programming, Medical Privacy, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Data Processing, Electronic Medical Record, SQL, Data Access

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    423 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Python and Pandas for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis Software, NumPy, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Virtual Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LangChain, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Collaborative Software, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Python Programming, Real Time Data, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Extended Reality for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Cross Platform Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    567 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SAS

    SAS Statistical Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Big Data, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Analysis Software, Advanced Analytics, Feature Engineering, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding: Coursera
  • Client Needs and Software Requirements : University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore: Google AR & VR
  • Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate: Coursera
  • Introduction to Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Python and Pandas for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph: IBM
  • Extended Reality for Everybody: University of Michigan

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