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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Logical Operations

    Advanced Python: Apps for Desktop, Database, and Web

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Web Applications, Application Development, Database Application, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Restful API, Databases, Database Management, Application Security, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Software Development, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Python and Google Colab Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Debugging, Scripting Languages, Algorithms, Functional Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    PCAP: Python OOP and Code Streamlining

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Review, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Intro to Python: Conditionals, Loops, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Algorithms and Problem-Solving Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Python Programming, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Using Data Science Tools in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Jupyter, Scatter Plots, Data Science, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Python Programming, Graphing, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    PCEP: Python Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Verification And Validation, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Simulations, Code Review, Algorithms, UI Components, Debugging, Data Management, User Interface (UI), File I/O, Data Cleansing, Automation, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Problem Solving, Automation, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Management, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced Python: Apps for Desktop, Database, and Web: Logical Operations
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Python and Google Colab Fundamentals: Packt
  • PCAP: Python OOP and Code Streamlining: Logical Operations
  • Intro to Python: Conditionals, Loops, and Functions: Logical Operations
  • Advanced Algorithms and Problem-Solving Techniques: Packt
  • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Using Data Science Tools in Python: Logical Operations
  • Algorithms, Part I: Princeton University
  • PCEP: Python Data Processing: Logical Operations

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