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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Memory Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    535 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Automation, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

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    115 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, File I/O, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Technical Documentation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Data Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Beginner · 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, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Debugging

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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction To Swift Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Memory Management, Application Development, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Functional Design

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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, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Data Storage, Scripting, Software Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Diagram Design, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Graphical Tools

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Motion Graphics, Video Game Development, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Program Development, Computer Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Maintainability, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software

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    181 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Program Development, Computer Architecture, Performance Testing, Computer Hardware, Algorithms

    2.8
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
  • Learn to Program: The Fundamentals: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Python Fundamentals: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest
  • Introduction To Swift Programming: University of Toronto
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • Introduction to C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1): Rice University

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