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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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    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

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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Java, Database Application, Database Development, Databases, Software Development, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming

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    84 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

    3.8
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis, Performance Testing, Scalability

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence, Interactive Data Visualization, Database Management, Real Time Data, Computer Programming, Data Management, Software Installation, Data Structures, Data Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Game Design, Animation and Game Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Random Forest Algorithm, Software Development, Web Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Quantum Computing with Qiskit and Advanced Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Emerging Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Linear Algebra

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Building Objects in C

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, System Programming, Computer Programming, Software Design, Python Programming, Java Programming, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    Object Oriented Development using C#

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Structures, Software Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Java, Debugging, Query Languages

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Foundations of Modern C++: Packt
  • Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC: Coursera
  • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
  • Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course: Packt
  • برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة: The University of Edinburgh
  • Learn Python: Scrimba
  • Quantum Computing with Qiskit and Advanced Algorithms: Packt
  • Building Objects in C: University of Michigan

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