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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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    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Computer Literacy, Gmail, digital literacy, Calendar Management, Telecommunications, Personal Development, Photography, Information Privacy, Communication, System Configuration, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Java Programming & Maven Build Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java Programming, Java, Build Tools, Database Design, Database Development, Database Application, Eclipse (Software), Full-Stack Web Development, CI/CD, Web Applications, Code Reusability, Continuous Integration, Model View Controller, Web Development, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Development, UI Components, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Linux, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Electronic Components, OSI Models, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Linux Commands, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Scripting Masterclass: From Basics to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Code Reusability, Django (Web Framework), Web Development Tools, Software Testing, Web Development, Customer Data Management, Data Structures, Program Development, Python Programming, Record Keeping, Programming Principles

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Asynchronous Programming in JavaScript - Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Key Management, Secure Coding, Data Security, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Integrity, Algorithms, User Provisioning, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Istio, Microservices, Containerization, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Application Performance Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Vision Transformer (ViT), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Generative Model Architectures, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Microsoft Power Platform, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Teams, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Excellence, Microsoft Windows, Test Tools, Interactive Learning, Software Development Tools, Devops Tools

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphical Tools, Code Reusability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Containerization, General Networking, Data Persistence, Software Installation, Data Storage, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unreal Games

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), UI Components, User Interface (UI)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics: Coursera
  • Apply Java Programming & Maven Build Automation: EDUCBA
  • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT): University of California, Irvine
  • Python Scripting Masterclass: From Basics to Real Projects: EDUCBA
  • Asynchronous Programming in JavaScript - Complete Course: Packt
  • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System
  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 5: Pearson
  • PyTorch Ultimate 2024 - From Basics to Cutting-Edge: Packt
  • Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python: Arizona State University

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