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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


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    SkillUp

    Product Owner Certification [PSPO I] Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, User Story, Communication, Communication Strategies, Collaborative Software, Sprint Planning, Product Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Case Studies, Political Sciences

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronics Engineering, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep Certification Training

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Project Management, Compliance Management, Agile Software Development, Management Training And Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Expectation Management, Drive Engagement, Plan Execution, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Analysis, Resource Management, People Development, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Technical Management, Change Control, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Technical Documentation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Art of Visual Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Cinematography, Media Production, Visual Storytelling, Oral Expression, Editing, Data Import/Export, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Scripting, Design Elements And Principles, Timelines

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    AI Agents with LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LangChain, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Development Environment, Tool Calling, AI literacy, AI Integrations, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Large Language Modeling, Computer Programming Tools

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

    Skills you'll gain: Risking, Machine Learning Methods, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API), Data Mapping

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Versioning, Programming Principles, Software Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Functional Specification, Diagram Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Verification And Validation, Software Documentation, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Product Owner Certification [PSPO I] Preparation: SkillUp
  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • PMP Exam Prep Certification Training: University of Maryland, College Park
  • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Agents with LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and AutoGen: Packt
  • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
  • AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Learn React: Scrimba
  • Introduction to Application Development: LearnQuest

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