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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


  • S

    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering Next.js: Build Full-Stack Applications

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Javascript, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, Software Development, Application Deployment, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Web Services, Software Engineering, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    PCAP: Modules, Packages, and Exception Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Program Development, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Scripting, Software Development, Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Integration Testing, .NET Framework, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Authorization (Computing), Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    DNA, Genome and Genetic Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Diagnostic Tests, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Biotechnology, Case Studies, Clinical Research, Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Social Work, Research, Clinical Research Coordination, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, A/B Testing, Healthcare 5.0, Public Health and Disease Prevention, UI/UX Research, Strong Work Ethic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Power Pages for Beginners: Create Website for Your Company

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Data Integration, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Web Content, Web Design and Development, File Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnQuest

    HTML - Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications

    4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    React and Typescript: Utility Types and Template Literals

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, React.js, Application Development, Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    OWASP Web Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Engineering, Risk Analysis, Web Applications, Security Awareness, Computer Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Authentications, Software Development, Linux, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Blockchain Development and Solidity Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Virtual Machines, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Data Storage, Debugging, Software Configuration Management, Javascript, Application Deployment, Cryptographic Protocols, Event-Driven Programming, Transaction Processing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Debugging Capstone Project: Fixing and Extending Code

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Validation, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Google Analytics

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort: Scrimba
  • Mastering Next.js: Build Full-Stack Applications: SkillsBooster Academy
  • PCAP: Modules, Packages, and Exception Handling: Logical Operations
  • Event-Driven Systems, Security, and Microservices: Packt
  • DNA, Genome and Genetic Disorders: EDUCBA
  • Power Pages for Beginners: Create Website for Your Company: Coursera
  • HTML - Front-End Developer: LearnQuest
  • React and Typescript: Utility Types and Template Literals: Coursera
  • OWASP Web Application Security: Edureka
  • Advanced Blockchain Development and Solidity Projects: Packt

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