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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

    Quantum Computing with Qiskit and Advanced Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Emerging Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Linear Algebra

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Go for Python Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Services, Web Frameworks, Debugging, Python Programming, Restful API, Dependency Analysis, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Aprendizajes en Ingeniería y Agricultura con Arduino: Construcción y automatización de un invernadero

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Control Systems, Water Sustainability, Electronics, Internet Of Things, Sustainable Technologies, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Programming Principles, Construction

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Prediction Models with Sports Data

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Forecasting, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Probability, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning for Accounting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Python 3 from Beginner to Expert - Learn Python from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, JSON, Program Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Scripting, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, Package and Software Management, Authorization (Computing), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Web Scraping, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Scripting Languages

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Mainframe Computing, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Application Development, Integration Testing, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Transfer Learning for NLP with TensorFlow Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embeddings, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Software Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    181 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Management, Real Time Data, Computer Programming, Data Management, Software Installation, Data Structures, Data Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    IoT Enabled Farming

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Advanced Analytics, Big Data, Data Management, Wireless Networks, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Sustainable Technologies, Machine Controls, Real Time Data, Automation, Data Analysis, Data Collection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Quantum Computing with Qiskit and Advanced Algorithms: Packt
  • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
  • Go for Python Developers: Codio
  • Aprendizajes en Ingeniería y Agricultura con Arduino: Construcción y automatización de un invernadero: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Prediction Models with Sports Data: University of Michigan
  • Machine Learning for Accounting with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Python 3 from Beginner to Expert - Learn Python from Scratch: Packt
  • IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging: IBM
  • Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development": Vanderbilt University
  • Transfer Learning for NLP with TensorFlow Hub: Coursera

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