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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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    Codio

    C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, File Management, Computer Programming, Data Store, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    567 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Estructuras de datos en Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    420 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Software Installation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn to code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Mobile Development, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    C++: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Design, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Apple Xcode, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    算法基础

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    321 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    数据结构基础

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Program Development

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    251 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java: Universidad de los Andes
  • Estructuras de datos en Python: Universidad Austral
  • Introduction to Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
  • البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون: University of Michigan
  • C++: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
  • 算法基础: Peking University

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