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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


  • A

    Arm

    Advanced Armv8-M Features

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Embedded Systems, Application Security, System Programming, Digital Signal Processing, Security Engineering, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Spring Boot with Embedded Database

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Database Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Application, Data Modeling, Application Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Requirements Analysis, Data Persistence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn OpenAI's Assistant API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Artificial Intelligence, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Test Execution Engine

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting: Files, Inheritance, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Persistence, NumPy, Data Processing, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Query Languages, Database Application, Databases, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Design, Data Import/Export, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Import/Export, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of IT Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Web Applications, Collaborative Software, Computer Literacy, Python Programming, Application Development, Microsoft Office, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Pedagogy, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Dashboard, PySpark, SQL, Apache Spark, Data Management, Data Transformation, Version Control

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Visualizing Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Scatter Plots, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Box Plots, Histogram, Animations, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Network Security, Encryption

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Audio digital con Pure Data

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Interoperability, Development Environment, File I/O

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Arranging and Visualizing Data in R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Rmarkdown, R (Software), Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Histogram, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Armv8-M Features: Arm
  • Spring Boot with Embedded Database: Coursera
  • Learn OpenAI's Assistant API: Scrimba
  • Python Scripting: Files, Inheritance, and Databases: LearnQuest
  • Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL: Coursera
  • Foundations of IT Fundamentals: Packt
  • Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion: University of California San Diego
  • Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes: Coursera
  • Visualizing Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Practice Exam for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): SkillUp

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