• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Programming Basics

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Blockchain, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Assets, Business Transformation, Social Media, Web Development, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Persuasive Communication, Human Computer Interaction, Algorithms, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    JUnit and Mockito Unit Testing for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, IntelliJ IDEA, Apache Maven, Software Testing, Test Case, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Software Architecture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Configuración de APIs en Python: Crea un API REST

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Virtual Environment, Python Programming, User Accounts, Application Security, Encryption, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon S3, Scalability, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization, Linux Administration

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Nessus Scanner - Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Web Applications, Authentications, Linux, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Adobe

    Adobe Ecommerce Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, E-Commerce, Product Assortment, Web Applications, Business-To-Consumer, Scalability, Project Implementation, Business Technologies, Technology Solutions, System Implementation, Value Propositions, Digital Transformation, Case Studies, Solution Delivery, Systems Integration, Business Requirements, Customer experience strategy (CX), Solution Architecture, B2B Sales, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Azure Data Factory : Implement SCD Type 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Automated Reasoning with GPT Assistant API: ReAct Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, Cost Benefit Analysis, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, Business Logic, Prompt Engineering, Secure Coding, Scalability, Business Analysis, Business Solutions, TypeScript, Node.JS, Data Integration

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    Advanced Embedded Systems with Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Serial Peripheral Interface, USB, Internet Of Things, Program Development, Communication Systems, Data Storage, Prototyping, Display Devices, C (Programming Language), Digital Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Craft an AutoGPT Gen AI Instrument with Rust & GPT-4

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), ChatGPT, Authentications, Generative AI Agents, Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, Databases, OpenAI, Code Review, Web Applications, API Gateway, Command-Line Interface, Generative AI, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Automation, Large Language Modeling, Unit Testing, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Advanced Web Exploits, Python Scripting & Network Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, OSI Models, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Scripting, Python Programming, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    M

    MathWorks

    Data Science Companion

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Geographic Information Systems, Big Data, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Matlab, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Searches related to programming basics

java programming basics
introduction to java and programming basics
1…293294295…420

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

  • Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain: University of California, Davis
  • JUnit and Mockito Unit Testing for Java Developers: Packt
  • Configuración de APIs en Python: Crea un API REST: Coursera
  • Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Nessus Scanner - Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Adobe Ecommerce Foundation: Adobe
  • Azure Data Factory : Implement SCD Type 1: Coursera
  • Automated Reasoning with GPT Assistant API: ReAct Agents: Coursera
  • Advanced Embedded Systems with Arduino: Packt
  • Craft an AutoGPT Gen AI Instrument with Rust & GPT-4: Packt

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok