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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    NIIT

    Frontend Development using React

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, JSON, React.js, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Ajax, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Testing, UI Components, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Mobile Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Test Case

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

    3.8
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Unit Testing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, C and C++, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, System Programming, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Development Environment, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, GitHub

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Energy and Utilities, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, JSON, Google Cloud Platform, Restful API, Application Design, UI Components, Geospatial Information and Technology, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Persistence, Animations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    计算机操作系统

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, File Systems, Computer Systems, OS Process Management, Computer Science, System Programming, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Program Development, Peripheral Devices, System Design and Implementation, Algorithms, Human Computer Interaction

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Practical Data Science for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Financial Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Visualization, Financial Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    NIIT

    Server side JavaScript with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Unit Testing, Server Side, Javascript, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, File Systems, Development Testing, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Frontend Development using React: NIIT
  • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
  • Core Java - Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python): University of Michigan
  • CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise: Johns Hopkins University
  • Learn HTML and CSS: Scrimba
  • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • 计算机操作系统: Nanjing University
  • Practical Data Science for Data Analysts: Corporate Finance Institute

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