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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


  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    464 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Applied Mathematics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    C++ Programming: Classes and Data

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Modeling

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Prototyping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • P

    Packt

    Terraform Basics - Managing Infrastructure as Code

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon S3, Infrastructure Security, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, React Redux, Restful API, Database Design, Ajax, Database Application, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, NoSQL, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js, Performance Tuning, API Design, Data Structures, MongoDB, Debugging, JavaScript Frameworks

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    GPU Programming with C++ and CUDA

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    GUI Development and AI-Enhanced Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, .NET Framework, Application Deployment, Debugging, Software Testing, ASP.NET, Application Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, File Management, Software Documentation, Software Architecture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Technology Solutions, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Servers, Cybersecurity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Software Testing, Algorithms, Integration Testing, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Distributed Computing, Software Documentation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases : IBM
  • Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI: University of Glasgow
  • C++ Programming: Classes and Data: University of London
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Functions: Packt
  • Blockchain Basics and Smart Contract Foundations: Packt
  • Terraform Basics - Managing Infrastructure as Code: Packt
  • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
  • GPU Programming with C++ and CUDA: Packt
  • GUI Development and AI-Enhanced Programming: Microsoft
  • Object-Oriented Programming with Java: Universidad de Palermo

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