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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


  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Inference, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Probability, Big Data

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Introduction to Unity and Basic C# Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ASP.NET Core MVC Fundamentals & CRUD Operations

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Data Access, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Database Development, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Enseignes et afficheurs à LED

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Display Devices, Computer Displays, Electronics, Hardware Design, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computational Logic, Embedded Software, Remote Access Systems, Control Systems, C (Programming Language)

    4.2 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Nonlinear Kalman Filters (and Parameter Estimation)

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Estimation, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Evaluation, Derivatives, System Implementation, Calculus

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Front-End Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, User Experience Design, Usability, User Experience, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, User Story, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, GitHub Copilot, Mobile Development, Semantic Web, Git (Version Control System)

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Project Management Professional Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Risk Management, Team Performance Management, People Management, Risk Mitigation, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Smart Goals, Drive Engagement, Project Scoping, Agile Project Management, Compliance Management, Agile Software Development, Team Collaboration, Project Planning, Backlogs

    4.4 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Application, Query Languages, Databases, Data Manipulation, Database Management Systems

    4.5 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    WebSockets Protocol Explained – Master Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Ajax, Web Development, General Networking, Web Applications, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Real Time Data, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Modern C++ Features & Concurrency

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Foundation for HR Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment Strategies, Generative AI, Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Talent Recruitment, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources Management and Planning, AI Personalization, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Email Automation, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, AI Integrations, Automation, Collaboration, IT Automation

    3.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (6) · Beginner · 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

  • Statistical Methods and Data Analysis: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Practice & Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Unity and Basic C# Scripting: Packt
  • ASP.NET Core MVC Fundamentals & CRUD Operations: Packt
  • Enseignes et afficheurs à LED: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Nonlinear Kalman Filters (and Parameter Estimation): University of Colorado System
  • Front-End Web Development for Beginners: University of Washington
  • Project Management Professional Prep: Packt
  • Intro to SQL: Scrimba
  • WebSockets Protocol Explained – Master Web Development: Packt

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