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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Blockchain System

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Data Sharing, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Fraud detection, Distributed Computing, FinTech, Systems Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Software Versioning, Data Validation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    (c++) تعلم أساسيات لغة سي بلس بلس من خلال التطبيق العملي

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, File I/O

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Automation and Modern Testing Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Performance Testing, Software Testing, API Testing, Test Script Development, Security Testing, Test Tools, CI/CD, Regression Testing, JUnit, Selenium (Software), Scalability, Automation, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    AI Collaboration with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Simulations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Applied Scrum for Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Scaled Agile Framework, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Team Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Team Performance Management, Agile Product Development, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Planning, User Story, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Delivery, Risk Management Framework, Product Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Modern Web Development with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Node.JS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Webpack, React Redux, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, MongoDB, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, API Design, Programming Principles, Software Development, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced SQL Retrieval Queries in SQLiteStudio

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Shaping Your Professional Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Influencing, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Implementation and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, MySQL, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Java, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Performance Tuning, Database Management, SQL, Database Design, Microsoft Copilot, System Monitoring, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Statistics with Python Using NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • X

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    系统平台与C#程序基础

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Systems, Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, C# (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, System Design and Implementation

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Blockchain System: University of California, Irvine
  • (c++) تعلم أساسيات لغة سي بلس بلس من خلال التطبيق العملي: Coursera
  • Automation and Modern Testing Tools: Board Infinity
  • AI Collaboration with Claude: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Applied Scrum for Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Modern Web Development with TypeScript: Edureka
  • Advanced SQL Retrieval Queries in SQLiteStudio: Coursera
  • Shaping Your Professional Brand: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Relational Database Implementation and Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server: Microsoft

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