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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


  • V

    VMware

    Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, IT Automation, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Firewall, Security Controls, Information Technology Operations, Network Routing, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Regression Modeling in Practice

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

    ★ 4.4 (274) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Meta

    The Full Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Web Design and Development, Scalability, HTML and CSS, Cloud Hosting, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Virtual Environment, Javascript

    ★ 4.6 (239) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, General Networking, End User Training and Support, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Data Storage, Network Administration, Information Technology, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.6 (214) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Public Policies, Labor Relations, Tax, International Finance, Fiscal Management, General Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Accounting, Investments

    ★ 4.8 (159) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SAS

    Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Process Controls, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Scatter Plots, Experimentation, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Pediatric First Aid, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pediatrics, Postpartum Care, Patient Transport, Respiratory Care, Prenatal Care, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Transfer Equipment, Environment Health And Safety

    ★ 4.8 (313) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Delivery Problem

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Program Development, Mathematical Modeling

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Microarchitecture, Software Development, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, System Software, Secure Coding, Build Tools, Application Security, Computer Architecture, System Configuration, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, Application Development

    ★ 4.7 (210) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Data Structures & Backend with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming

    ★ 4.3 (163) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Peking University

    C++程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Algorithms, Data Structures

    ★ 4.7 (813) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Technologies, Reliability, Capacity Planning, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Capacity Management, Case Studies, Customer Demand Planning, Forecasting, Wholesaling, Demand Planning

    ★ 4.7 (310) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware
  • Regression Modeling in Practice: Wesleyan University
  • The Full Stack: Meta
  • Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: IBM
  • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University
  • Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP: SAS
  • Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children: University of Colorado System
  • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego
  • Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development: Arm
  • Data Structures & Backend with Java: Board Infinity

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