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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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    Board Infinity

    Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Frontend Integration, Middleware, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Authentications, Development Environment, Debugging

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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Javascript, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Animations

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design and Develop a Website using Figma and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Prototyping, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Illinois Tech

    Linear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Data Science, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Electronic Media

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Build Multimodal Generative AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Application Development, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Python for Data Visualization:Matplotlib & Seaborn(Enhanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Harvard Business Review

    Strengthen Your Business Savvy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Generative AI, Critical Thinking, Business Modeling, Plan Execution, Financial Acumen, Prompt Engineering, Business Acumen, Financial Management, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Income Statement, Strategic Decision-Making, Balance Sheet, Digital Transformation

    4.9
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Python Programming, Encryption, Network Protocols

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Program Development, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Conceptual Design

    Build toward a degree

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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Data-oriented programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Scripting, File I/O, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting Languages

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Spring Data Repositories

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Database Systems, Java, Data Access, Restful API, Web Services, Middleware

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications: Board Infinity
  • Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
  • Design and Develop a Website using Figma and CSS: Coursera
  • Linear Regression: Illinois Tech
  • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
  • Build Multimodal Generative AI Applications: IBM
  • Python for Data Visualization:Matplotlib & Seaborn(Enhanced): Coursera
  • Strengthen Your Business Savvy: Harvard Business Review
  • Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact: Infosec
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts: University of Colorado Boulder

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