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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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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Event-Driven Programming, Code Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Software Documentation, Brainstorming, Data Structures, Student Engagement, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Learning Server-side Programming through Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Restful API, Ajax, Node.JS, Web Applications, Web Servers, Web Development, Model View Controller, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, PHP (Scripting Language), Authentications, JSON, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Architecture, Application Development, Real Time Data, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of R Programming and Basic Data Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, R (Software), Data Import/Export, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Plotly, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Packt

    Express Framework Basics: Secure Signup with Auth0 & Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, OAuth, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Secure Coding, Web Development Tools, Application Servers, Database Management, Javascript, Databases, Cryptography, Data Storage Technologies, Middleware, Routing Protocols

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript)

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Web Services, Javascript, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Software Installation, Data Structures, Program Development, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Learn Non-Scary Adobe After Effects: Masking & Motion Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production, Media Production

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle PL/SQL Programming: Apply, Build & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: PL/SQL, Oracle Databases, SQL, Stored Procedure, Data Access, Database Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Relational Databases, Maintainability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
  • Learning Server-side Programming through Game Development: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Foundations of R Programming and Basic Data Manipulation: Packt
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Arduino : Packt
  • Express Framework Basics: Secure Signup with Auth0 & Node.js: Packt
  • The Basics of Accounting for Assets: Long-Term Assets: IE Business School
  • API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript): Scrimba
  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1: University of Maryland, College Park
  • C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Learn Non-Scary Adobe After Effects: Masking & Motion Basics: Skillshare

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