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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


  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Fractal Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    553 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Game Design, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    460 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    220 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Programando con Java para aplicaciones Android

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Delivery

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    430 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Markov Model, Embeddings, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Technical Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Service Level, Help Desk Support, Customer Service, System Support, End User Training and Support, Remote Access Systems, Issue Tracking, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAS

    SAS Statistical Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Big Data, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Model Deployment, Statistical Inference, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    228 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistics for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Logistic Regression

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    378 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Infectious Disease Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Risk Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Differential Equations, Data Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Application Technologies and Django

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Web Servers, SQL, Database Management, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
  • Initiation à la programmation (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
  • Programando con Java para aplicaciones Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Data Analysis Using Python: University of Pennsylvania
  • Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Technical Support : IBM
  • SAS Statistical Business Analyst: SAS
  • Statistics for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University

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