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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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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering OpenClaw: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Prompt Patterns, Vibe coding, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Application Deployment, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Generative AI, Software Development, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Front-End Web Development, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Madecraft

    Data Visualizations with Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Scatter Plots, Graphing, Diagram Design, Python Programming, Geospatial Information and Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Robótica

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Program Development, Basic Electrical Systems, Telecommunications, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    ESSEC Business School

    Strategic Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Forecasting, Peer Review, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, R (Software), Information Technology, Analytical Skills, Digital Transformation, Business Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, R Programming

    ★ 4.4 (1.3K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistics, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    ★ 4 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Fundamentals of GIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (5.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Optimizing, Deploying, and Scaling ASP.NET Core Web APIs

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Docker (Software), CI/CD, Containerization, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Documentation, Cloud-Native Computing, Azure DevOps, .NET Framework, Software Architecture, Microservices, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Data Validation, Application Performance Management, Maintainability, Verification And Validation, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of AI-Assisted Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, GitHub, Version Control, Vibe coding, Git (Version Control System), Claude Code, Prompt Engineering Tools, Development Environment, Web Applications, Application Deployment, GitHub Copilot, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, AI Enablement, HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, Node.JS, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Packt

    Advanced Web Services and Application Deployment with .NET 9

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Containerization, Application Deployment, .NET Framework, Test Automation, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, API Testing, Web Services, Integration Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Browser Compatibility, C# (Programming Language), API Design, DevOps, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Database Management Systems, Scalability

    ★ 4.5 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Building AI-Powered Web Applications with React and Next.js

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Javascript, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Server Side, Software Development, GitHub, Programming Principles

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    SkillUp

    iOS Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Mobile Development, Swift Programming, Model View Controller, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Usability, Interactive Data Visualization, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development Tools, Data Store, Development Testing, Data Persistence, Knowledge of Apple Software, Wireframing, Data Modeling, User Story, Software Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Mastering OpenClaw: From Setup to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Data Visualizations with Plotly: Madecraft
  • Robótica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Strategic Business Analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA: Imperial College London
  • Fundamentals of GIS: University of California, Davis
  • Optimizing, Deploying, and Scaling ASP.NET Core Web APIs: Packt
  • Foundations of AI-Assisted Web Development: LearnQuest
  • Advanced Web Services and Application Deployment with .NET 9: Packt
  • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft

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