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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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    Scrimba

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

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, 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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    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced SQL Server Analytics and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Database Design, Data Processing, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Data Structures, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    C Programming Projects for Games and System Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Game Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Code Reusability, Data Modeling, Video Game Development, Computational Thinking, System Programming, C and C++, Data Integrity, File Management, Program Development, Application Development, Business Logic, Data Storage, Computational Logic, Animation and Game Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 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, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Media Production, Design Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced Dart Programming for Scalable Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Dataflow, Code Reusability, Scalability, Software Architecture, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    The Basics of Accounting for Assets: Long-Term Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Property Accounting, Asset Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    API Basics 3: Build a Game (Async JS, Callbacks & Promises)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Game Design, Restful API, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Data Wrangling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Manipulation, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Data Science, Query Languages, File Management, Debugging, Performance Improvement, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Data Store, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Project Management, Aesthetics, Innovation

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    168 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Salesforce on AWS - From Basics to Business Innovation-LATAM

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript): Scrimba
  • Apply Advanced SQL Server Analytics and Programming: EDUCBA
  • C Programming Projects for Games and System Development: EDUCBA
  • Learn Non-Scary Adobe After Effects: Masking & Motion Basics: Skillshare
  • Embedded Systems Object-Oriented Programming in C and C++: Packt
  • Apply Advanced Dart Programming for Scalable Applications: EDUCBA
  • The Basics of Accounting for Assets: Long-Term Assets: IE Business School
  • API Basics 3: Build a Game (Async JS, Callbacks & Promises): Scrimba
  • Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel: Logical Operations
  • Crash Course on Python: Google

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