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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


  • C

    Codio

    API Development

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Web Development Tools, Authentications, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Restful API, Server Side, JSON, Software Documentation, Javascript, Web Services, Application Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Apache Kafka Series - Learn Apache Kafka for Beginners v3

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Command-Line Interface, Apache, Data Pipelines, Java, Enterprise Application Management, Real Time Data, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with R: Build, Analyze & Predict

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Classification Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Fast Typing Game using Java Swing

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Java Programming, Java, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Program Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Metadata Management, R Programming, Scientific Methods, Data Quality

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Unsupervised Learning and Its Applications in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Autoencoders, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Marketing, Statistical Machine Learning, Target Audience, Python Programming, Market Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Spring: Build, Configure & Apply IoC

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Application Frameworks, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Dependency Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Full Stack Web Development Mastery - Novice to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Responsive Web Design, JSON, jQuery, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), API Design, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Postman API Platform, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Scripting, Browser Compatibility

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Program Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Management Software, Program Management, Responsible AI, Planning, Engineering Management, Generative AI, Timelines, Engineering Software, Risk Analysis, Resource Management, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB을 사용한 프로그래밍 소개

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Data Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Libraries and Frameworks for Frontend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Components, Web Development Tools, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Design, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Development Tools, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • API Development: Codio
  • Apache Kafka Series - Learn Apache Kafka for Beginners v3: Packt
  • Machine Learning with R: Build, Analyze & Predict: EDUCBA
  • Build a Fast Typing Game using Java Swing: Coursera
  • Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Unsupervised Learning and Its Applications in Marketing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Java Spring: Build, Configure & Apply IoC: EDUCBA
  • Full Stack Web Development Mastery - Novice to Expert: Packt
  • GenAI for Program Managers: Coursera
  • MATLAB을 사용한 프로그래밍 소개: Vanderbilt University

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