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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 Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Shell Script, Computer Systems, Big Data, Linux Commands, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Unix Shell, File Systems, Computing Platforms, Linux, Performance Testing, Scripting, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Computer Architecture, Capacity Management, File Management

    ★ 3.8 (168) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Peking University

    数据结构基础

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

    ★ 4.2 (251) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Installation, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    ★ 4.8 (82) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Diseñando páginas web con Bootstrap 4

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, LESS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, HTML and CSS, jQuery, Web Design and Development, Bitbucket, UI Components, Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Javascript and jQuery, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Javascript, Build Tools

    ★ 4.4 (666) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Public Policies, Labor Relations, Tax, International Finance, Fiscal Management, General Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Accounting, Investments

    ★ 4.8 (158) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Microsoft Azure, Project Management, DevOps

    ★ 4.5 (630) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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
  • 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
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

    ★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Introduction to AutoSAR

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Middleware, Systems Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Application Frameworks, Interoperability, Event-Driven Programming, Communication Systems

    ★ 4.6 (333) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    API Security with the Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, JSON, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection

    ★ 4.6 (843) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Petroleum Industry, Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Regulations, Customer Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Compliance, Capacity Management, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Billing, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.7 (752) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 数据结构基础: Peking University
  • البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون: University of Michigan
  • Diseñando páginas web con Bootstrap 4: Universidad Austral
  • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University
  • Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards: Coursera
  • Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel: Microsoft
  • Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Introduction to AutoSAR: EDUCBA

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