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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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    EDUCBA

    Python Fundamentals: Apply Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    برمجة Java: المصفوفات، والقوائم، والبيانات المصنفة

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, File I/O, Algorithms, Data Structures, Encryption, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Cryptography, Web Applications, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of AI, LLMs, and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Generative Model Architectures, Hugging Face, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Game Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel intermedio

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Scripting, Logical Reasoning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Formal Languages and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Science, Analysis, Debugging, Technical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Javascript for Beginners: Primitive Data Types

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Web Development, Application Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Foundations of Swift and SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple software proficiency, Application Development, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    TypeScript Control Structures

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Peer Review, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Prototyping, Computer Graphics

    3.9
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    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Python Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Scripting, Computer Programming, Data-oriented programming, Scripting Languages, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Python Fundamentals: Apply Data Structures: EDUCBA
  • Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers: Scrimba
  • برمجة Java: المصفوفات، والقوائم، والبيانات المصنفة: Duke University
  • Foundations of AI, LLMs, and Development Environments: Packt
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals : University of California San Diego
  • Programación con Python, nivel intermedio: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Formal Languages and Applications: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Javascript for Beginners: Primitive Data Types: Coursera
  • Foundations of Swift and SwiftUI: Packt
  • TypeScript Control Structures: Coursera

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