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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Program Development, AI Enablement, Software Development, Python Programming, Game Design, Debugging

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Análisis exploratorio de datos con Python y Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Data Cleansing, Descriptive Statistics, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Build Real-world Projects Using Replit and Ghostwriter

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Debugging, Development Environment, Technical Writing, Generative AI, Computer Programming, Software Development Tools

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Mastering iOS Development: Swift, SwiftUI, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Data Persistence, Data Management, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CJE: Certified Jenkins Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Software Configuration Management, Containerization, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Requirements Analysis, Version Control, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Select Topics in Python: Django

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Application Deployment, Unit Testing, Cloud Deployment, Database Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Model View Controller, Virtual Environment, Application Frameworks, PostgreSQL, HTML and CSS, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    NumPy, Matplotlib & Pandas – Data Science Prerequisites

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scientific Visualization, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis Software, Histogram, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 8: Software development security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Risk Management Framework, Secure Coding, Software Testing, DevSecOps, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Application, Software Architecture, Agile Methodology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    React - Working with Higher Order Components

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript and jQuery, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Application Development, Mobile Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Swift and SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple software proficiency, Application Development, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Venture Capital: Analyze, Build & Evaluate Models

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering NestJS

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Authentications, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Middleware, Database Application, Data Validation, TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, MongoDB, Databases, MySQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python: Coursera
  • Análisis exploratorio de datos con Python y Pandas: Coursera
  • Build Real-world Projects Using Replit and Ghostwriter: Board Infinity
  • Mastering iOS Development: Swift, SwiftUI, and Beyond: Board Infinity
  • Exam Prep CJE: Certified Jenkins Engineer: Whizlabs
  • Select Topics in Python: Django: Codio
  • NumPy, Matplotlib & Pandas – Data Science Prerequisites: Packt
  • CISSP Domain 8: Software development security: Infosec
  • React - Working with Higher Order Components: Coursera
  • Foundations of Swift and SwiftUI: Packt

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