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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


  • C

    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
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The Complete Carbon Programming Course

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    Logical Operations

    Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Data Wrangling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Manipulation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Data Science, Query Languages, File Management, Debugging, Performance Improvement, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    Blender Geometry Nodes – Procedural Bridge Basics

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Reality, Game Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    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
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Basics of Chatbots with Machine Learning & Python

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Collection, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Javascript and jQuery, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    6.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Application Frameworks, Software Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Introduction to Rust Programming and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, System Programming, Algorithms

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Modern OpenGL for Real-Time Graphics Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphics Software, Cross Platform Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, C++ (Programming Language), Program Development, Software Installation, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator: Coursera
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
  • The Complete Carbon Programming Course: Packt
  • NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists: University of Michigan
  • Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel: Logical Operations
  • Blender Geometry Nodes – Procedural Bridge Basics: Packt
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • Basics of Chatbots with Machine Learning & Python: Packt
  • Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript : University of London
  • Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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