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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Data

    ★ 4.3 (830) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    Rocket Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Communication Systems, Mechanics, General Science and Research, Physics, Environmental Monitoring

    ★ 4.9 (679) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Interactive Computer Graphics

    Skills you'll gain: Graphical Tools, Computer-Aided Design, Interaction Design, Animations, Digital Design, Technical Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Programming

    ★ 4 (316) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la programación con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Scripting, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Epic Games

    Epic Games Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Software Documentation, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Experience Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Collaborative Software, Virtual Environment, Prototyping

    ★ 4.3 (620) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Memory Management

    ★ 4.3 (349) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Neurohacking In R

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, R (Software), Neurology, R Programming, Radiology, Image Quality, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Histogram, Data Import/Export, File Management, Package and Software Management, Software Installation

    ★ 4.6 (315) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Meta

    Advanced React

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Code Reusability, Application Programming Interface (API), Unit Testing, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Development Environment, Context Management

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Development Testing

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Graph Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Graphing, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Traffic Flow Optimization, Program Development

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs, Strategic Communication, Content Management, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Content Scheduling, Marketing Effectiveness, Media Strategy, Generative AI

    ★ 4.8 (227) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Spring Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Microservices, JUnit, Model View Controller, Restful API, Application Frameworks, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Web Services, Cloud-Native Computing, Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Frontend Integration, Service Oriented Architecture, JSON, Database Management, Unit Testing, Java Programming

    ★ 3.9 (703) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Rocket Science for Everyone: Yale University
  • Interactive Computer Graphics: The University of Tokyo
  • Introducción a la programación con Python: Universidad Austral
  • Epic Games Game Design: Epic Games
  • Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion: Duke University
  • Introduction to Neurohacking In R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced React: Meta
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego

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