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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 San Diego

    Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, System Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Mobile Development, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Innovation, Creative Design, Systems Integration

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    NIIT

    Building Interactive User Interfaces Using React Library

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Ajax, Javascript, User Interface (UI), Software Testing, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Realidad Aumentada

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Installation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Capacity Management, Scalability, Application Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Development Environment, Encryption, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Learn Siemens S7-1200 PLC and HMI via TIA Portal (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Human Machine Interfaces, Network Protocols, Internet Of Things, Communication Systems, System Configuration, Remote Access Systems, Automation, Web Servers, Scripting, System Monitoring, Systems Integration, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Compute Resources in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Containerization, Virtual Machines, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Manage Data for an Online Grocer Using MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Migration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Milestones (Project Management), Quality Assessment, Negotiation, Cost Estimation, Resource Planning, Project Risk Management, Contract Management, Kanban Principles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Under the Hood

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Containerization, Linux, Linux Commands, OS Process Management, Operating System Administration, File Systems, System Programming, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, General Networking, Network Administration, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, C (Programming Language), Systems Architecture, System Monitoring, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Manipulation and Management using MYSQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Management, SQL, Databases, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Flask framework

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Applications, Package and Software Management, Web Frameworks, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Program Development, Python Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Internet of Things Capstone: Build a Mobile Surveillance System: University of California San Diego
  • Building Interactive User Interfaces Using React Library: NIIT
  • Realidad Aumentada: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Análisis exploratorio de datos con Python y Pandas: Coursera
  • Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Learn Siemens S7-1200 PLC and HMI via TIA Portal (Advanced): Packt
  • Compute Resources in Azure: Whizlabs
  • Manage Data for an Online Grocer Using MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Project Planning: University of California, Irvine
  • Linux Under the Hood: Pearson

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