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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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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Python de la A a la Z

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, File I/O, Code Reusability, File Management, Embedded Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Design Strategies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    IntelliJ IDEA Case Study - Blood Donor Management System

    Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, UI Components, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Integrated Development Environments, Java, Java Programming, Design Thinking, Program Development, Application Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Validation, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Programming Principles, Java, Data Structures, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Application

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Mastering UX & Business App Development with OOP

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Python Data Science: Environment Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Software Installation, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, Virtual Machines, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Data Processing, NumPy, Computer Programming Tools, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Seaborn, Software Development, Computer Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Application Engineering and Development Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Java, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Test Data, User Interface (UI) Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Design, Human Computer Interaction, Application Development, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Python Data Science: NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Java for Beginners: Hands-On Course with Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Integrated Development Environments, Memory Management, Debugging, File Management, Application Development, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Excel VBA Macros: Automating Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Automation, Business Process Automation, Computer Programming Tools, Microsoft 365, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Data Science

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, 3D Modeling, Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Programming Tools, Electronics Engineering, USB, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Environmental Monitoring, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Python de la A a la Z: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort: Scrimba
  • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University
  • IntelliJ IDEA Case Study - Blood Donor Management System: EDUCBA
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Mastering UX & Business App Development with OOP: Northeastern University
  • Python Data Science: Environment Setup: Logical Operations
  • Application Engineering and Development Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Python Data Science: NumPy: Logical Operations
  • Java for Beginners: Hands-On Course with Capstone Project: Packt

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