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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Advanced Data Handling and Reactive Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Performance, Restful API

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Full-Stack Web Development, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Java, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    685 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Rust Programming and Web Server Development

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, Databases, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C and C++, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Embedded Systems, Algorithms, Game Design, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Beyond the Basics: Expand Your Copilot for Sales Expertise

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Responsible AI, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Enablement, Enterprise Sales, Sales Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Solution Selling, AI Enablement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Prompt Engineering, Data Integration, Data Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Salesforce on AWS:From Basics to Business Innovation-Bahasa

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Salesforce, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Solutions, Amazon Web Services, Technology Solutions, Systems Integration, Business Operations, Solution Design, Data Integration, Business Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    R Programming: Conditionals, Loops, Functions, and Packages

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Maintainability, Package and Software Management, R (Software), Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Data Science, Computer Programming Tools, Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Java Programming, Event-Driven Programming, System Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Storage, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    172 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    The Basics of Accounting for Assets: Long-Term Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Asset Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Capital Expenditure, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Intellectual Property

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Salesforce on AWS - Basics to Business Innovation (Italiano)

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Operational Efficiency, Salesforce, Operational Excellence, Business, Case Studies, Cloud-Based Integration, Amazon Web Services, Systems Integration, Business Solutions, Business Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Data Handling and Reactive Programming Concepts: Edureka
  • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Intermediate Rust Programming and Web Server Development: Packt
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Arduino : Packt
  • Beyond the Basics: Expand Your Copilot for Sales Expertise: Microsoft
  • Salesforce on AWS:From Basics to Business Innovation-Bahasa: Amazon Web Services
  • R Programming: Conditionals, Loops, Functions, and Packages: Logical Operations
  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2: University of Maryland, College Park

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