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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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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Modern Web Development with ASP.NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, OAuth, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Services, Authentications, Unit Testing, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Software Testing, Data Access, Data Migration, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Data Validation

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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Scripting, IT Automation, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming

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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Testing, Debugging, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Performance Tuning

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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Advanced Mathematics, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

    4.8
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Game Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Real Time Data, Software Design, Software Systems, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Linux, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, C (Programming Language), Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Debugging

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    18 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests)

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Learn Angular Routing by building a Cocktails Application

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Authorization (Computing), JavaScript Frameworks, Network Routing, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, TypeScript, Javascript, Web Development

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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Plotnine and ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Graphing, Python Programming

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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    iOS App Store & In-App Purchases

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple software proficiency, Transaction Processing, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development, Payment Systems, User Experience

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering GitHub for Developers and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Microsoft Copilot, Continuous Integration, Devops Tools, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Software Installation, Continuous Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Google Gemini, Collaborative Software

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Modern Web Development with ASP.NET Core: EDUCBA
  • Python Scripting: Duke University
  • Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents: Microsoft
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals : University of California San Diego
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests): Coursera
  • Learn Angular Routing by building a Cocktails Application: Coursera
  • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
  • Data Visualization using Plotnine and ggplot: Coursera

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