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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Metrics, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Forecasting, Google Sheets, Finance, Microsoft Office, Loans

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California San Diego

    Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    555 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Python 3 from Beginner to Expert - Learn Python from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, JSON, Program Development, Data Structures, Code Review, Python Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Scripting, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, Package and Software Management, Authorization (Computing), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Web Scraping, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Python for Finance: Beta and Capital Asset Pricing Model

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Plotly, Data Visualization, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Financial Data, Risk Modeling, Market Data, Finance, Equities, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Princípios de Desenvolvimento Ágil de Software

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Test Driven Development (TDD), Requirements Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Software Engineering, Program Development, Diagram Design, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    221 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    SQL Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Transact-SQL, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Generative AI, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    G

    Genentech

    Hands On Clinical Reporting Using R

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Interactive Data Visualization, Drug Development, Data Presentation, R (Software), Pharmaceuticals, Shiny (R Package), Data Visualization, Statistical Reporting, Data Modeling, R Programming, Technical Communication, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Aptly

    Getting Started with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Storytelling, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, User Accounts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design Documents, Design, User Interface (UI), Experience Design, Music, Animation and Game Design, Usability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Unreal Engine

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    914 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Statistical Models in R: Linear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), Ggplot2

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    JavaScript Fundamentals & The DOM

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Applications, Data Structures, Application Deployment, Application Development, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass: Illinois Tech
  • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
  • Python 3 from Beginner to Expert - Learn Python from Scratch: Packt
  • Python for Finance: Beta and Capital Asset Pricing Model: Coursera
  • Princípios de Desenvolvimento Ágil de Software: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • SQL Foundations: Microsoft
  • Hands On Clinical Reporting Using R: Genentech
  • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly
  • Diseño y Creación de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System: University of London

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