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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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    Edureka

    Generative AI for Software Engineers & Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Gemini, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, GitHub Copilot, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Automation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Structures, Dataflow, Computer Programming

    4.7
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    25 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, Web Development, Data Validation

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Analysis with Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Import/Export, R (Software), Data Wrangling, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Case, Program Development, Test Script Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Java Programming, Java, Software Engineering

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Middleware, Debugging, Web Development, Application Frameworks, Application Deployment, Application Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Microsoft Development Tools, Cross Platform Development, Software Architecture, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    高级数据结构与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Science, Program Development, Performance Tuning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle SQL Performance Tuning

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, SQL, Query Languages, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Databases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Automating Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, File I/O, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Engineering Practices, Data Preprocessing, Mathematical Software, Data Store

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Industrial Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Planning And Design, Malware Protection, General Networking, Information Technology Architecture

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Bokeh

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Software Installation, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    NIIT

    Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, OAuth, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Node.JS, Software Documentation, JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Integration, Web Services, Middleware, Authentications, JSON, Web Frameworks, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI for Software Engineers & Developers: Edureka
  • Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators: Coursera
  • JavaScript Essentials For Beginners: Coursera
  • Data Analysis with Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners: Coursera
  • Introduction to .NET Core: Board Infinity
  • 高级数据结构与算法: Peking University
  • Oracle SQL Performance Tuning: EDUCBA
  • Automating Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Industrial Cybersecurity: Edureka

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