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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Probability and Statistical Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Markov Model, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, R Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript 2: Async JS, APIs, Operators, Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Prototyping, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Motion Graphics, Responsive Web Design, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Typography, Layout Design, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    OpenAI API for Beginners: Create AI Assistants with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    JetBrains

    Python: Mastering NumPy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Integrated Development Environments, Unstructured Data, Data Science, Data Management, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Machine Learning, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Vibe Coding with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Software Development Tools, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Software Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Documentation, Secure Coding, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Testing, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Computer Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Use Python Unit Test to Demonstrate TDD

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Test Case, Software Testing, Python Programming, File I/O

    4.1 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript 3: Objects, Collections, Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Web Development, Performance Tuning

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Practice & Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java, Java Programming, Software Architecture, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, API Design, Software Development, AI Integrations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Process, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Virtual Environment, No-Code Development, Software Installation, Computer Graphic Techniques, Content Management

    4.3 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Bayesian Computational Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), R Programming, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Probability, Simulations, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Advanced Probability and Statistical Methods: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced JavaScript 2: Async JS, APIs, Operators, Objects: Scrimba
  • Figma Pro Pt. 2: Interactions, Prototyping & UI Motion: Skillshare
  • OpenAI API for Beginners: Create AI Assistants with ChatGPT: Coursera
  • Python: Mastering NumPy Essentials: JetBrains
  • Vibe Coding with GitHub Copilot: Edureka
  • Use Python Unit Test to Demonstrate TDD: Coursera
  • Advanced JavaScript 3: Objects, Collections, Functions: Scrimba
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Practice & Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights: O.P. Jindal Global University

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