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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, Cloud Infrastructure, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with iOS App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Getting Started with Flutter & Dart

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Understanding and Applying Text Embeddings

    Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, LLM Application, Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing, Vector Databases, Semantic Web, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Security and Authentication

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Secure Coding, ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, Data Security, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Application Programming Interface (API), Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Data Science Essentials: Analysis, Statistics, and ML

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Model Evaluation, NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Probability, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Performance Tuning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript 1: Objects, Loops, Hoisting

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Debugging, Web Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Data Science for Health Research

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Correlation Analysis, Histogram, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Integrating Test-Driven Development into Your Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Code Review, Debugging, Python Programming, Version Control

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    E

    EC-Council

    Secure Full Stack MEAN Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, MongoDB, Angular, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Development, NoSQL, Front-End Web Development, Application Security, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Javascript, Database Management, Back-End Web Development, Servers, Middleware

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Teaching, Program Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Test Case

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Technology for Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Construction, Construction Management, Architecture and Construction, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Civil and Architectural Engineering, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Survey Creation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, 3D Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
  • Get Started with iOS App Development : SkillUp
  • Getting Started with Flutter & Dart: Packt
  • Understanding and Applying Text Embeddings: DeepLearning.AI
  • Security and Authentication: Microsoft
  • Data Science Essentials: Analysis, Statistics, and ML: Packt
  • Advanced JavaScript 1: Objects, Loops, Hoisting: Scrimba
  • Data Science for Health Research: University of Michigan
  • Integrating Test-Driven Development into Your Workflow: LearnQuest
  • Secure Full Stack MEAN Developer: EC-Council

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