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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


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    LearnQuest

    The Java Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Data Structures

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Writing Java Application Code

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Computer Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, File I/O

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Game Development with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Unreal Engine, Animations, Programming Principles, Graphics Software, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), No-Code Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Scripting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Code Review, Debugging, Software Documentation, Computer Programming

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Data for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Supervised Learning, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra, Statistical Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Web Applications, Data Persistence, Scripting, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Database Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Computer Science, Data Storage

    2.9
    Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Debugging, Creativity, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Microbiology, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Princeton University

    Алгоритмы, часть I

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Spatial Data Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Java Language: LearnQuest
  • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
  • برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج: Duke University
  • Game Development with GameMaker: University of Colorado System
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Practices: IBM
  • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
  • Data for Machine Learning: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Learn JavaScript: Scrimba
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University

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