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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Codio

    Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Data Persistence, Computational Logic, Computer Science, File Management

    4.5
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    484 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Matlab, AI Personalization, Debugging, AI Enablement, LLM Application, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Problem Management, Computer Science, Functional Testing

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    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Creative Design, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build Practical Ruby Projects Using Core Programming Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby (Programming Language), Program Development, File I/O, Development Environment, Maintainability, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Software Visualization, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    C Programming Projects for Games and System Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Game Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Modeling, Computational Thinking, Data Integrity, Program Development, Application Development, Data Maintenance, Computational Logic, Data Validation, Command-Line Interface, Application Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Data Structures

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Practicing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master SAS Macros for Dynamic and Automated Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Scripting, Debugging, Computational Logic, Statistical Programming, Automation, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Maintainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Web Development and HTML Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Analytics and SEO

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Scripting Masterclass: From Basics to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Django (Web Framework), Software Testing, Web Development, Customer Data Management, Data Structures, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Business Logic, Financial Data, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Software Development Methodologies, Programming Principles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Science

    4.4
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT : Vanderbilt University
  • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey : Duke University
  • Build Practical Ruby Projects Using Core Programming Skills: EDUCBA
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • C Programming Projects for Games and System Development: EDUCBA
  • Practicing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam: SAS
  • Master SAS Macros for Dynamic and Automated Programming: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Web Development and HTML Basics: Packt

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