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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Debugging Capstone Project: Fixing and Extending Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Web Development with Angular 16: Enhance an existing website

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Web Development Tools, Frontend Performance, TypeScript, Server Side, Web Development, Build Tools

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Using gsutil to Perform Operations on Buckets and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, File Management, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Python Programming

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Test Script Development, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    OpenAI Assistant: Create a Code to UML-Diagram generator

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Unified Modeling Language, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Software Visualization, Technical Communication, User Story, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Substance Painter to Unreal Engine 5 Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Animation and Game Design, Cinematography, Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Baking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Social Media Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Implementing Security in IoT and Edge Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Security Engineering, Internet Of Things, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Requirements Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Ball State University

    Statistical Methods for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, Simulations, Statistical Visualization

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    RESTful API with Rust: Build a Game Map Server

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Restful API, Rust (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), OS Process Management, Video Game Development, Web Development, JSON, Programming Principles, Servers, Debugging, TCP/IP

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    DeepSeek Essentials: From Foundations to Real-World Use

    Skills you'll gain: Deepseek, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Deep Learning, Open Source Technology, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, Business Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Analytical Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Business Process Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    PyQt Training Advanced Level

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Design, Python Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Database Application, Database Management, Software Design, Application Development, Data Access

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Python Debugging Capstone Project: Fixing and Extending Code: University of Michigan
  • Web Development with Angular 16: Enhance an existing website: Coursera
  • Using gsutil to Perform Operations on Buckets and Objects: Google Cloud
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2: Pearson
  • OpenAI Assistant: Create a Code to UML-Diagram generator: Coursera
  • Substance Painter to Unreal Engine 5 Masterclass: Packt
  • Social Media Data Analytics: Coursera
  • Implementing Security in IoT and Edge Devices: LearnQuest
  • Statistical Methods for Data Science: Ball State University
  • RESTful API with Rust: Build a Game Map Server: Coursera

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