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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Configuring your IDE for absolute beginners with AWS Cloud9

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Program Development, Python Programming

    ★ 4.2 (14) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Libraries and Frameworks for Frontend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Frontend Integration, Application Frameworks, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Maintainability

    ★ 4.4 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Meaningful Predictive Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Predictive Analytics, Verification And Validation, Statistical Modeling, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Text Mining, Classification Algorithms, Natural Language Processing

    ★ 4.3 (49) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Shell Script, Database Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Linux

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Bayesian Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.3 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Managing Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Databases, Database Administration, Database Development, Database Design, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization with OpenAI API: Generate code with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Data Literacy, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding for Designers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Algorithms, Development Environment, Data Structures

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Tableau Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • X

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    SQL Server数据库技术

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Database Application, Data Access, Software Installation, C# (Programming Language), Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Music, Embedded Systems, Instrumental Music, System Configuration, Embedded Software, Digital Communications, Programming Principles, Physics

    ★ 4.6 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Designing the Future of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Financial Regulations, International Finance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, Finance, Interoperability, Design Strategies, Regulatory Requirements, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Configuring your IDE for absolute beginners with AWS Cloud9: Coursera
  • Libraries and Frameworks for Frontend Development: Board Infinity
  • Meaningful Predictive Modeling: University of California San Diego
  • MySQL-for-Data-Engineering: Duke University
  • Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Managing Relational Databases: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Data Visualization with OpenAI API: Generate code with GenAI: Coursera
  • Creative Coding for Designers Using Python: University of Michigan
  • Tableau Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • SQL Server数据库技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University

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