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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Integrated Development Environments, Verification And Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    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
    ·
    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Office Productivity Software and Windows Fundamentals  

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Control Panels, Productivity Software, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Organizational Skills, Office Procedures, Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy, Operational Efficiency

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Hugging Face, Containerization, CI/CD, DevOps, Docker (Software), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning Software, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, GitHub

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    ASP.NET Core Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Epic Games

    Unreal Engine Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), File Management, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Dive Deep into Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Programming Principles, File Management, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Amazon Web Services, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Program Development, System Programming, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Software Testing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Working with Data in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Android Development, Kotlin, API Design, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Database Management, Data Persistence, Databases, JSON, Web Applications, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Containerization, Interoperability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Accenture

    Understanding Technology and Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Excel, digital literacy, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies, Data Collection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Digital Communications, Computer Programming, Productivity Software, Web Development, Information Technology, Business Technologies, Javascript, Python Programming, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Computer Hardware

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829)

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Transaction Processing, File I/O, Java Programming, Data Access, Object Oriented Design, Data Persistence, Stored Procedure, SQL, Integration Testing, Application Development, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment, Data Integrity, Databases, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, System Programming, Mitigation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • ARM Cortex (STM32) Deep Dive: Mastering Embedded Systems: EDUCBA
  • Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development": Vanderbilt University
  • Office Productivity Software and Windows Fundamentals  : SkillUp
  • MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face: Duke University
  • ASP.NET Core Foundation: Board Infinity
  • Unreal Engine Fundamentals : Epic Games
  • Dive Deep into Python: Board Infinity
  • Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools: Duke University
  • Working with Data in Android: Meta
  • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations: Google Cloud

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