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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


  • S

    Scrimba

    CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Development Tools, Browser Compatibility, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Computer Programming Tools, Animations, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, UI Components, Javascript, Maintainability, User Interface (UI)

    ★ 4.6 (251) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    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

    ★ 4.7 (230) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI and Machine Learning Essentials with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, Deep Learning, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Algorithms, AI literacy

    ★ 4.5 (57) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods II

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R (Software), Informatics, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis, Heat Maps

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

    Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Web Design, Wireframing, Typography, Application Design, Digital Design, UI Components, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Design Thinking

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    McMaster University

    Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physical Stamina, Kinesiology, Time Management, Lifting Ability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Habit Formation, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Mental Health, Goal Setting

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Health Education, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Development, Child Health, Health Care, Maternal Health, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Understanding Basic SQL Syntax

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Software, Data Access, Relational Databases

    ★ 4.7 (341) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Class Library

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java, File I/O, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Code Reusability, Data Structures, File Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Data Warehouse Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM DB2, Star Schema, PostgreSQL, Snowflake Schema, Data Mart, Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Systems, Data Lakes, Data Integration, Query Languages, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Quality

    ★ 4.5 (263) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SAS

    Data Analysis and Reporting in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Statistical Visualization, Business, Statistical Programming

    ★ 4.8 (365) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos

    Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Model View Controller, Web Frameworks, Version Control, Web Development Tools, Agile Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Software Engineering, Data Store, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Software Development, Agile Methodology, Database Development, User Interface (UI), Back-End Web Development, Ruby on Rails, Javascript

    ★ 4.3 (143) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • CSS: Scrimba
  • Learn React: Scrimba
  • AI and Machine Learning Essentials with Python: University of Pennsylvania
  • Bioinformatic Methods II: University of Toronto
  • Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX): IBM
  • Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.: McMaster University
  • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
  • Understanding Basic SQL Syntax: Coursera
  • Java Class Library: LearnQuest
  • Data Warehouse Fundamentals: IBM

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