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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Data Store, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Design, Database Theory, Algorithms, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language)

    ★ 4.3 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computational Logic, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, AI Workflows, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Machine Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Spring Framework, Cloud Development, Spring Boot, Database Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Databases, Database Development, Database Systems, Software Architecture, Application Frameworks, Application Performance Management, Service Oriented Architecture, Application Deployment, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.3 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (EE)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Web Development, Server Side

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Deep Learning, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Traffic Flow Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (99) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Gestion de projet : les bases de la réussite

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Team Management, Project Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Project Controls, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, People Management, Project Performance, Knowledge Transfer, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.5 (149) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Jupyter, Statistical Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Business Solutions, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Data Processing

    ★ 4.7 (417) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Matlab, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (824) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Database Application

    ★ 4.7 (785) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Forecasting, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, UI Components, Visual Basic (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Interactive Data Visualization, Scenario Testing, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.5 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Presentation Applications: PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Editing, File Management

    ★ 4.7 (176) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Software Quality Assurance, Software Configuration Management, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Design and Implementation, Change Control, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management

    ★ 4.7 (148) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of Reinforcement Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (EE): LearnQuest
  • Computer Vision for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
  • Gestion de projet : les bases de la réussite: University of California, Irvine
  • Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Building Web Applications in Django: University of Michigan
  • Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel: Microsoft

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