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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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    Infosec

    Introduction to C++

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Debugging

    2.9
    Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Using R for Regression and Machine Learning in Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, R Programming, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Logistic Regression, Financial Data, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Science Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    U101: Understanding College and College Life

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    505 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Алгоритмы, часть I

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Spatial Data Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Unix, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Python Programming, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Automation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Using MySQL Database with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Relational Databases, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), SQL, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Data Integration, AI Enablement, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Android Graphics with OpenGL ES

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Android Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Android Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Transformation with R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Version Control, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, R Programming, GitHub, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Retrieve Data with Multiple-Table SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to C++: Infosec
  • Using R for Regression and Machine Learning in Investment: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Introduction to Data Science Techniques: Illinois Tech
  • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
  • Алгоритмы, часть I: Princeton University
  • Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting: EDUCBA
  • Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications: Board Infinity
  • Using MySQL Database with PHP: Coursera
  • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
  • Android Graphics with OpenGL ES: Imperial College London

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