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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


  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Software Design Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Software Engineering, Maintainability, Systems Architecture, Program Development, Service Oriented Architecture, Technical Design, Web Services, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Data Analytics with Teradata

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Administration, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Data Store, JSON, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Data Architecture, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Loading Data into Google Cloud SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Database Development, Data Modeling, Database Administration, Database Management, Google Cloud Platform, SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Scrimba

    React Beginner Project: Build a Movie Search App

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Application Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    PySide2 Project - Data Fetching Application

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    String Manipulation in C#: Develop a WordWand App

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Data Validation, Integrated Development Environments

    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
  • N

    NIIT

    Implement Polyglot Persistence Using SQL and NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Node.JS, Restful API, Databases, MySQL Workbench, Data Persistence, Database Application, Data Modeling, Data Integrity, Unstructured Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Blueprints-Foundations and Practical Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Graphical Tools

    4.6 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Individual Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Excel Formulas, General Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Mathematics, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurial Finance, Social Impact, Spreadsheet Software, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analytical Skills, Sustainable Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to FinTech Using R

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), FinTech, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Financial Trading, R (Software), Financial Planning, Technical Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Statistical Programming, Financial Management, Securities (Finance), Financial Services, Advanced Analytics, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Market Trend, Artificial Intelligence, Market Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    App Dev: Adding User Authentication to your Application - Python

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Authentications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Web Applications, User Accounts, Web Development, Network Security

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Software Design Principles: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Data Analytics with Teradata: LearnQuest
  • Loading Data into Google Cloud SQL: Google Cloud
  • React Beginner Project: Build a Movie Search App: Scrimba
  • PySide2 Project - Data Fetching Application: EDUCBA
  • String Manipulation in C#: Develop a WordWand App: Coursera
  • Blender to Unreal Engine - 3D Plants and Vegetation: Packt
  • Implement Polyglot Persistence Using SQL and NoSQL Databases: NIIT
  • Unreal Engine Blueprints-Foundations and Practical Mechanics: EDUCBA
  • Value and Individual Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

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