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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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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures

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    Pearson

    Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Data Structures, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Programming in Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Computer Programming

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    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Language Foundations - 2

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Debugging

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    Packt

    Crash Course on Embedded C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Data Validation, Python Programming, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Development Environment, Data Processing, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Algorithms, Debugging

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    Simplilearn

    Javascript Basics with Operators, Loops and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Data Structures, Javascript, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

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

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    LearnQuest

    Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Computer Programming

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    Packt

    Java Programming Fundamentals and Object-Oriented Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Eclipse (Software), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals: Packt
  • Introduction to Programming in Swift 5: LearnQuest
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • C Programming: Language Foundations - 2: Dartmouth College
  • Crash Course on Embedded C Programming: Packt
  • Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs: EDUCBA
  • Javascript Basics with Operators, Loops and Functions: Simplilearn
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest

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