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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

    CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Web Applications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Security Awareness, Computer Literacy, System Configuration, Microsoft Office, Authentications, Microsoft Windows, Peripheral Devices, Patch Management, Technical Support, Mac OS, Database Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Mastering Android App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Jetpack, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Management, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Engineering Design Process, Product Development, Systems Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Explainable Machine Learning (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Deep Learning, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Integration Testing, Docker (Software), Java, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Software Design Patterns, Microservices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), No-Code Development, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, Content Management, Configuration Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Java, Database Application, Database Development, Databases, Software Development, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), File Management, Image Quality, Layout Design, Software Installation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, FinTech, Network Security, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61): Packt
  • Mastering Android App Development: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Explainable Machine Learning (XAI): Duke University
  • Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment: SkillUp
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course: Packt
  • Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (IV): Tsinghua University
  • Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC: Coursera

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