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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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    Codio

    Java: Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to make invitations using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Determine Shortest Paths Between Routers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, File I/O, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Network Routers, Algorithms, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    (c++) تعلم أساسيات لغة سي بلس بلس من خلال التطبيق العملي

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, File I/O

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Electronics, Hardware Design, Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Physics, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 3

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Debugging, Random Forest Algorithm, Web Development Tools

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Data Cleansing, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Scripting, Operating Systems, Pseudocode, Development Environment, File Management, Computational Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Working with Objects in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Debugging, Model Evaluation, Test Data, Data Validation, Algorithms, Statistical Programming, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn CSS Flexbox

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JSON, Web Applications, Computer Programming, Application Design, Scripting Languages, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Prototyping, Context Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver 4 with Python - Zero To Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, CI/CD, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, JUnit, Test Data, Unit Testing, Test Case, Regression Testing, Web Development Tools, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Javascript, Browser Compatibility, Scripting, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Simulations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Physical Science, Computer Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Java: Algorithms: Codio
  • How to make invitations using Canva: Coursera
  • Determine Shortest Paths Between Routers Using Python: Coursera
  • (c++) تعلم أساسيات لغة سي بلس بلس من خلال التطبيق العملي: Coursera
  • Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Learn Python: 3: Scrimba
  • Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP: EDUCBA
  • Working with Objects in C++: University of London
  • Learn CSS Flexbox: Scrimba
  • The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6: Packt

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