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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


  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Responsive Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, UI Components, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Typography, Design Strategies

    4.5 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    APIs in Node.js: Write a RESTful API Backend Application

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, API Design, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Applications, Javascript, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Infection Control, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Clinical Assessment, Specimen Collection, Medical Devices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Preventative Care, Health Technology, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy

    4.5 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Data Visualization Fundamentals in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures & Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Solution Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Modern API Development

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, Restful API, API Testing, Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Software Versioning, Django (Web Framework), Software Documentation, Middleware, Node.JS, Application Performance Management, Spring Boot, Test Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Database Development, Frontend Integration, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, NoSQL, API Design, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing)

    4.3 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Onboarding: Automating Employee Journeys

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, HR Tech, AI Personalization, Automation, Employee Surveys, Employee Onboarding, Human Resource Strategy, AI Integrations, AI Enablement, Document Management, ChatGPT, Employee Engagement, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Systematic ML Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Model Training, Model Optimization, Configuration Management, Image Analysis, Debugging, Data Presentation, Experimentation, Computer Vision, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Tensorflow, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Management, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Go Essentials: Concurrency, gRPC & More

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Web Frameworks, Unit Testing, Verification And Validation, Application Frameworks, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Web Development, Web Applications, Maintainability, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Distributed Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity

    3.3 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.3 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    AI with Python: Apply & Implement ML Models

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Model Evaluation, Jupyter, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Presentation, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Analysis

    4.6 stars, 13 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Learn Responsive Web Design: Scrimba
  • APIs in Node.js: Write a RESTful API Backend Application: Coursera
  • Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Visualization Fundamentals in Python: University of Pittsburgh
  • Foundations of Data Structures & Algorithms: Packt
  • Modern API Development: Edureka
  • Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs: Board Infinity
  • GenAI for Onboarding: Automating Employee Journeys: Coursera
  • Systematic ML Optimization: Coursera
  • Go Essentials: Concurrency, gRPC & More: Packt

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