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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


  • L

    L&T EduTech

    CPS solution for Industries

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Robotics, Internet Of Things, C (Programming Language), Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Integration Testing, Cloud Computing, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Matlab

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of CPS with ARM processor using Embedded C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, C (Programming Language), Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Development Environment, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Web Development in Node.js: Build Your First Website

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Web Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, Server Side, Javascript, Middleware, Back-End Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Software Documentation, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Technical Documentation, Restful API, JSON, YAML, Software Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Fundamentals of Dairy Nutrition: Forages and Feed

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition and Diet, Cost Estimation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Model Diagnostics and Remedial Measures

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Validation, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Modeling, Data Transformation, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Algorithms, Diversity Awareness, K-12 pedagogy, Facebook, Instructional Strategies, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Software Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Image Analysis, Lesson Planning, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Mobile Development with .NET MAUI

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, .NET Framework, Authentications, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), API Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Model View Controller, Development Environment, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Access, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB을 사용한 프로그래밍 소개

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Matlab, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Data Structures

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (III)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Database Design, Query Languages, Algorithms, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Traitement d'images : introduction au filtrage

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Digital Signal Processing, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Medical Imaging, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Jupyter, Algorithms, Computer Science, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Howard University

    Fundamental Linear Algebra Concepts with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • CPS solution for Industries: L&T EduTech
  • Design of CPS with ARM processor using Embedded C: L&T EduTech
  • Web Development in Node.js: Build Your First Website: Coursera
  • Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Dairy Nutrition: Forages and Feed: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Model Diagnostics and Remedial Measures: Illinois Tech
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships: University of California San Diego
  • Mobile Development with .NET MAUI: Packt
  • MATLAB을 사용한 프로그래밍 소개: Vanderbilt University
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (III): Tsinghua University

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