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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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    Packt

    Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Algorithms, Maintainability, Simulations, Data Management, Prototyping

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, SQL, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Google Analytics

    4.5
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    330 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Robotics with Webots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data Mapping, Graph Theory, Planning, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Engineering, Data Structures, Python Programming, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de cero a analista de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Package and Software Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Graphing, Matplotlib, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Ubuntu, Software Installation, Scripting, Computational Thinking, Mac OS

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Server Side, Scalability, Application Performance Management

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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Data Persistence, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Microsoft Windows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Estructuras de datos en Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cloudera

    Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, NoSQL, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Restful API, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Data Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Threat Detection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Linear Algebra, R Programming, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    AI Agents: From Prompts to Multi-Agent Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Innovation, Algorithms

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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Regression Modeling in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Analysis, SAS (Software), Scatter Plots, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide: Packt
  • Google Data Analytics: Google
  • Introduction to Robotics with Webots: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python: de cero a analista de datos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Microsoft
  • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
  • Estructuras de datos en Python: Universidad Austral
  • Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
  • API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models: Johns Hopkins University

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