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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Microsoft Excel Basics for Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Management, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Object-Oriented Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Simulations

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Mailchimp Basics Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Web Content, Account Management, Dashboard, Data Integration, Customer Data Management, Automation, Content Management, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    GPU Programming with C++ and CUDA

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Docker (Software), Development Testing, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Debugging, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Hardware, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Blockchain Basics and Smart Contract Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Application Development, Emerging Technologies, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Cryptography, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Transaction Processing, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    ISAE-SUPAERO

    New Space: Access to space - Basics

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Issue, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Physics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Scripting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Multicore and GPGPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Distributed Computing, Performance Testing, Algorithms, Computer Hardware, C (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Network Protocols, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Apply Microsoft Excel Basics for Data Management: EDUCBA
  • Object-Oriented Programming in Python: Duke University
  • Mailchimp Basics Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • GPU Programming with C++ and CUDA: Packt
  • Blockchain Basics and Smart Contract Foundations: Packt
  • New Space: Access to space - Basics: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Introduction to C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
  • Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Multicore and GPGPU Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics: Packt

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