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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


  • M

    Meta

    APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Testing, Django (Web Framework), API Design, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, JSON, Performance Tuning, Back-End Web Development, Data Validation

    ★ 4.4 (394) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Theory, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Database Software, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, NoSQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Data Security, Data Management, Cloud Deployment

    ★ 4.6 (276) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Peking University

    C程序设计进阶

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Maintainability, Memory Management

    ★ 4.9 (827) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Integration, Statistics, Infectious Diseases, Python Programming

    ★ 4.5 (2K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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

  • D

    Duke University

    MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Hugging Face, Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Microsoft Azure, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning Software, GitHub

    ★ 3.8 (69) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Python para Ciencia de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Database Management, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Descriptive Statistics, Data Processing, Forecasting, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

    ★ 3.8 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Java Programming

    ★ 4.6 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Encryption, Productivity Software

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Scalable Microservices for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Data Persistence, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications

    ★ 4.3 (66) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting started with Flutter Development

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Development Environment, Package and Software Management, Application Frameworks, Web Development, Network Security

    ★ 4.2 (183) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    AAPC

    Coding and Medical Necessity

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing, CPT Coding, Health Information Management, Medical Records, Revenue Cycle Management, Clinical Documentation

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • APIs: Meta
  • Microsoft Azure SQL: Microsoft
  • C程序设计进阶: Peking University
  • COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python: Coursera
  • Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos: University of New Mexico
  • MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face: Duke University
  • Python para Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • JavaScript Security Part 1: Infosec
  • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook: SkillUp
  • Scalable Microservices for Developers: Vanderbilt University

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