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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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    Codio

    Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Data Storage

    4.6
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Application Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller

    4.4
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting

    4.2
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Jupyter, File Management

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

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    429 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Oracle

    Oracle Java Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Oracle Cloud, Computer Programming, Cloud Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Objective-C App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Prototyping, Mobile Development, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Data Storage, Computer Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic, Cross Platform Development, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Functional Design, Debugging, Data Validation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Application Design, Computer Science, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Data Management, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • Application Programming Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • Oracle Java Foundations: Oracle
  • Foundations of Objective-C App Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University

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