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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


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    Coursera

    Using Jetpack Compose with Kotlin: Create LazyColumn Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Kotlin, Animations, Integrated Development Environments, Mobile Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Intermediate Game Development and Monetization

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Unity Engine, Android Development, Android (Operating System), C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Mastering Python Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Maintainability, Object Oriented Design, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Model View Controller, Application Design, Programming Principles, Scalability, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Designing Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Content Management, UI/UX Strategy, Design Research, User Experience, Content Strategy, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability, Interaction Design, Product Design, Web Development, Web Applications

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Alex Genadinik

    2026 Instagram Marketing: Viral Algorithms Plus Ads

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Content Creation, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Subcontracting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started With Application Development en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Application Design, Data Store, Application Development, Microservices, Software Development, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Other Programming Languages, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Javascript, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Databases, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Ultimate TypeScript Course 2024 – Learn, Build & Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Web Development Tools, Development Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Development Environment, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Frontend Integration, Software Installation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Configuration Management, Build Tools, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Selenium Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Scripting, Automation, Test Tools, Scenario Testing, Browser Compatibility, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Build an Online Auction Server with ExpressJS

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Restful API, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Frameworks, Frontend Integration, Web Applications, Web Servers, Javascript, Servers

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine - 3D Plants and Vegetation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, Model Optimization, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Reality, Cinematography, Graphical Tools, Graphics Software, Data Import/Export, File Management, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python: Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Scatter Plots, Heat Maps, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Speech API: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Application Development

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Using Jetpack Compose with Kotlin: Create LazyColumn Lists: Coursera
  • Intermediate Game Development and Monetization: Packt
  • Mastering Python Design Patterns: Packt
  • Designing Information Architecture: Packt
  • 2026 Instagram Marketing: Viral Algorithms Plus Ads: Alex Genadinik
  • Getting Started With Application Development en Français: Google Cloud
  • Ultimate TypeScript Course 2024 – Learn, Build & Excel: Packt
  • Selenium Course for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Build an Online Auction Server with ExpressJS: Coursera
  • Blender to Unreal Engine - 3D Plants and Vegetation: Packt

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