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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

    Coursera

    Web Scraping With GPT: Translate Foreign News Headlines

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Real Time Data, OpenAI API, Data Capture, Scripting, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Python Programming, Data Processing, Application Development, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Virginia

    Coding with AI for MBAs

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Data Modeling, Data Store, Database Development, Database Design, Web Design and Development, Software Development Tools, NoSQL, User Interface (UI) Design, Design and Product, Database Architecture and Administration, UI Components, Web Applications, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Cinematic Health

    Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Professionalism, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing and Patient Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Endocrinology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Caregiving, Nursing Care, Professional Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Python for Non-Data Role

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Timelines, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Project Schedules, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Email Automation, Data Literacy, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Traitement d'images : introduction au filtrage

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Computer Vision, Digital Signal Processing, Python Programming, Medical Imaging, Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Telecommunications, Network Model, Networking Hardware, Virtual Networking

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Operational Databases, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Database Application, Databases, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Data Access, PostgreSQL, SQL

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to JavaScript Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Javascript, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, New Business Development, Budgeting, Innovation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Unity Android — Build Eight Mobile Games with Unity and C#

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Android Development, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Development Testing, Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Software Installation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Javascript and jQuery, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Context Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Decentralized Application (DApp) Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Web Development, Transaction Processing, Development Testing, Frontend Integration, Cryptography, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Software Design, HTML and CSS, Software Architecture, Test Script Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Experience Design, Javascript, Application Deployment, Payment Systems, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Web Scraping With GPT: Translate Foreign News Headlines: Coursera
  • Coding with AI for MBAs: University of Virginia
  • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
  • Use Python for Non-Data Role: Coursera
  • Traitement d'images : introduction au filtrage: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to JavaScript Arrays: Coursera
  • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Unity Android — Build Eight Mobile Games with Unity and C#: Packt

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