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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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    Coursera

    Fundamentals with Rust: Build a CLI Distance Calculator

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Secure Coding, Software Development, Computer Programming, Debugging

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    University of Leeds

    Explore Digital Tech Careers: Introduction to Click Start

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Development, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Digital Transformation, Computer Programming, Emerging Technologies, Learning Strategies, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Installation et Configuration Python avec Visual Studio Code

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, System Configuration

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Peking University

    程序开发项目实践

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Program Development, Systems Design, Information Architecture, Software Engineering, Application Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Development Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Mastering UX & Business App Development with OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, File I/O, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Codio

    Data Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Planning, Algorithms, Data Structures, Stress Management, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Binary Search

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Learn to Code: Fun with C#

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Business Logic, Application Development, C# (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    تطوير الألعاب باستخدام محرك Unity: 2D لعبة القفز على المنصات

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Performance Tuning, Frontend Performance, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals with Rust: Build a CLI Distance Calculator: Coursera
  • Explore Digital Tech Careers: Introduction to Click Start: University of Leeds
  • Installation et Configuration Python avec Visual Studio Code: Coursera
  • 程序开发项目实践: Peking University
  • Mastering UX & Business App Development with OOP: Northeastern University
  • Data Analysis in Python: Codio
  • Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code: University of Colorado System
  • Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success: Coursera
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Binary Search: Scrimba
  • Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation: Whizlabs

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