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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


  • P

    Packt

    Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Test Case, Jupyter, Physics, Simulations, System Implementation, Software Installation, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Semantic Web

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Python para Ciencia de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Database Management, Data Science, Relational Databases, Forecasting, Python Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Genentech

    Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Health Policy, Data Science, Epidemiology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality, Electronic Medical Record

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Data Mapping, Animations, Storyboarding

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    189 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Vibe Coding Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, API Testing, Application Development, Application Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Joins

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    182 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Writing Java Application Code

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Apple Xcode, Performance Tuning, Debugging

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    174 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Custom Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Web Analytics, Marketing, Web Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    170 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Systems Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    223 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Practical Quantum Computing with IBM Qiskit for Beginners: Packt
  • Introduction to Web Development: Microsoft
  • Python para Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma: Genentech
  • Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design: University of California, Irvine
  • Vibe Coding Fundamentals: University of Colorado System
  • SQL Joins : Coursera
  • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
  • Foundations of Modern C++: Packt
  • Tweet Emotion Recognition with TensorFlow: Coursera

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