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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


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    Coursera

    Python NLTK for Beginners: Customer Satisfaction Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    4.8
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAS

    Data Literacy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Investigation, Decision Making

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, C++ (Programming Language), Network Routing, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Restful API, Web Services, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, JSON, Software Architecture, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    CI/CD for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Test Automation, Automation, Application Security, Software Quality Assurance

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Agile Dev Practices: SDLC & Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, Software Development Methodologies, Application Lifecycle Management, Interpersonal Communications, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Quality Management, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Project: Transreality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, iOS Development, Animation and Game Design, Usability Testing, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Usability, Augmented Reality, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Mastering Multithreading with Go

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Web Development

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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    JavaScript for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript, Web Applications

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Python and Selenium WebDriver

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming, Scripting, Python Programming, Automation, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Complete Java Developer Course: From Beginner to Master

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Android Development, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Debugging, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Go (Programming Language), Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Business Logic, Software Development, Program Development, Digital Assets, FinTech, Virtual Machines, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Encryption, Business Analysis, Market Dynamics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python NLTK for Beginners: Customer Satisfaction Analysis: Coursera
  • Data Literacy Essentials: SAS
  • Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path: Coursera
  • Front-End Developer: LearnQuest
  • CI/CD for Software Developers: Codio
  • Agile Dev Practices: SDLC & Project Management: Northeastern University
  • iOS Project: Transreality Game: University of California, Irvine
  • Mastering Multithreading with Go: Edureka
  • JavaScript for Web Development: Board Infinity
  • Foundations of Python and Selenium WebDriver: Packt

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