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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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    Adobe

    Exploring Design Basics with Adobe Express

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Express, Visual Design, Color Matching, Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Intermediate Web Development and Backend Basics

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), MySQL, WordPress, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Content Management Systems, Restful API, DevOps, Linux, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Store, Command-Line Interface, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Secure Coding, Scripting, Database Management, SQL, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Coding for Everyone: C and C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Pseudocode, Graph Theory, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Object Oriented Programming with C++

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Blender Basics & Modeling Machinery

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management: The Basics for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Schedules, Performance Reporting, Leadership, Management Reporting, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UiPath

    RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Version Control, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Doing More with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Data Presentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Arduino Programming and Project Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Basic Electrical Systems, Wireless Networks, C and C++, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronic Components, C++ (Programming Language), Electronics, Display Devices, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Robotics, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Electrical Wiring

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unity Shader Programming: Create & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Animations, Video Game Development, Performance Tuning, Image Quality, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Web Development in React.js: Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Programming Principles

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Exploring Design Basics with Adobe Express: Adobe
  • Intermediate Web Development and Backend Basics: Packt
  • Coding for Everyone: C and C++: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Object Oriented Programming with C++: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Blender Basics & Modeling Machinery: Packt
  • Project Management: The Basics for Success: University of California, Irvine
  • RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath: UiPath
  • Doing More with SAS Programming: SAS
  • Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Arduino Programming and Project Development: Packt

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