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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

    Learn to Code with Ruby

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Ruby on Rails, Debugging, Test Tools, Application Design, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Test Case, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Apple Xcode, Web Development, Computational Logic, Software Installation

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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Strategically Build and Engage Your Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Professional Networking, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Relationship Building, Branding, Web Presence, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    386 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Practical Data Science for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Matplotlib, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Presentation, Data Science, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Data Wrangling, Correlation Analysis, Portfolio Management, Predictive Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Wound Care, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Surgery, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment, Emergency Medicine, Anatomy, Treatment Planning, Critical Care, Medical Imaging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    417 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Introdução ao Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Mobile Development, Event-Driven Programming, Android (Operating System), UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Java, Mobile Development Tools, Java Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Working with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, SQL, React Native, Database Management, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Relational Databases, Data Persistence, Mobile Development, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Application Development, Authentications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Programming Principles, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Display Devices, Robotics, Data Persistence, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Automation Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Data Validation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    C++: Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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), User Requirements Documents, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Product Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Project Management, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Software Engineering, Program Development, Diagram Design, Software Development, Collaborative Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    221 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn to Code with Ruby: Packt
  • Strategically Build and Engage Your Network on LinkedIn: Coursera
  • Practical Data Science for Data Analysts: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Build Your First React Website: Coursera
  • Introdução ao Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos Android: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis: Packt
  • Working with Data: Meta
  • Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course: Packt
  • Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O: SkillUp

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