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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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    EDUCBA

    Empowering with web3.js: Web3 Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Frontend Integration, Transaction Processing, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Event Monitoring, Development Environment, Web Development, Web Applications, Program Development, Secure Coding, Web Development Tools, React.js, Emerging Technologies, Application Development, Javascript

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of VueJS

    Skills you'll gain: Vue.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Android Development, Data Management

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Hardware Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Databases, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Package and Software Management, Technical Support, Information Technology Operations, System Support, Database Management Systems, Computer Systems, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Patch Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Multithreading and Classes

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, OS Process Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Model Training, Predictive Analytics, R (Software), R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Classification Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Build a Two Screen Flutter Application

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Web Design and Development, iOS Development, Development Environment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    28DIGITAL

    Geometric Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using OOP Features in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Code Reusability, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Calendar Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Excel, Resource Utilization, Project Controls, Excel Macros, Project Performance, Resource Management, Timelines, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Cost Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Ruby Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Scripting Languages, Scripting, Devops Tools, DevOps, Computer Programming Tools

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Data Preparation and Evaluation with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Code Reusability, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Web Development, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Software Development, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Empowering with web3.js: Web3 Applications: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals of VueJS: Board Infinity
  • TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71): Packt
  • Core Java - Multithreading and Classes: LearnKartS
  • Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R: Coursera
  • Build a Two Screen Flutter Application: Google Cloud
  • Geometric Algorithms: 28DIGITAL
  • Create a Supermarket app using OOP Features in Java: Coursera
  • Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced: Packt
  • Ruby Scripting for DevOps: Coursera

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