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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


  • U

    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Programming using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Robotics, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Automation, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Application Development, Code Reusability, Program Development, Data Validation, Scripting, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Plot (Graphics), Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    C# Programming Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, .NET Framework, Integrated Development Environments, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Development Environment, Software Development, Mobile Development, Unit Testing, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Web Development, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    C# Fundamentals Programming Basics & Object-Oriented Design

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Maintainability, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Engineering, Software Design, Programming Principles, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, ASP.NET, Application Deployment, Web Development, Back-End Web Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Dart Programming Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Program Development, Computational Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Programming Language Design and Frontend Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Design, Software Architecture, Front-End Web Development, Software Development Tools, Java Programming, Build Tools, Debugging, Make.com, Java, System Implementation, Requirements Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply C++ Programming Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Maintainability

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded C Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, C and C++, Software Development Tools, System Programming, Eclipse (Software), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Data Storage

    4.7 stars, 75 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Practical Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Structures, Data Storage, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, IT Automation, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, Problem Solving, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development Tools, Java, Computer Programming Tools, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Virtual Machines, Computing Platforms, Algorithms

    4.4 stars, 640 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (640) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Solution Design, Program Development, Coordination, Computer Programming Tools

    4.4 stars, 117 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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