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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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    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Creative Design, Data Science, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Data Mapping, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Analysis, Program Development, Problem Solving, Debugging

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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Digital pedagogy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Алгоритмы, часть I

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Java, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Performance Testing

    4.8
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering, Data Ethics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · 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
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Foundations of Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Apple Xcode, Performance Tuning, Debugging

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    JetBrains

    Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Data Processing, Code Review, NumPy, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis

    4.3
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
  • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass: Packt
  • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
  • Алгоритмы, часть I: Princeton University
  • Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds
  • Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web: Coursera
  • Foundations of Modern C++: Packt
  • The Java Language: LearnQuest

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