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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


  • S

    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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python II

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Structures, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Rust Basics and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Python Basics and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Development Environment, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Style Guides

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Analysis, Simulations, Regression Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Matplotlib, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability, Regression Analysis, Linear Algebra, Data Manipulation, Calculus

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Mainframe Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Report Writing, Relational Databases, Software Testing, Technical Support, File I/O

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Micro850 PLC Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Programmable Logic Controllers, Industrial Engineering, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Data Structures, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    C Programming for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Design, Application Security, Other Programming Languages, Python Programming, Java Programming, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Performance Tuning, Unix, Computer Science, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    242 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • O

    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
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Python Programming for Quantum Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Javascript Basics with Operators, Loops and Functions: Simplilearn
  • Basic Programming in Python II: Northeastern University
  • Rust Basics and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Python Basics and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development: Packt
  • Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics: Packt
  • Foundations of AI Engineering: Packt
  • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
  • Foundations of Micro850 PLC Programming: Packt
  • C Programming for Everybody: University of Michigan

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