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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.


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Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Toronto

    Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Robotics, Embedded Software, Automation, Deep Learning, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Traffic Flow Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Machine Controls, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Graph Theory, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Test Java Applications Using TestNG

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, Application Development, Software Testing, Test Case, Data Modeling, User Interface (UI), Business Logic, Maintainability, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Serverless Automation with AWS Lambda

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Cloud Solutions, Network Troubleshooting, Server Side, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Data Pipelines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build AngularJS Mobile Apps with Practical Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Mobile Development, Service Design, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Data Validation, Application Development, Application Frameworks, Service Oriented Architecture, JavaScript Frameworks, Business Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    JavaScript for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Javascript, Data Manipulation, HTML and CSS, Data Validation, UI Components, Scripting, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting Languages, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Game Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master and Apply Redis for Scalable Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Redis, Data Persistence, NoSQL, Data Store, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Server Administration, Data Structures, Data Storage, Real Time Data, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Data Manipulation, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Scripting

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    SQL Querying: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Query Languages, Database Software, Database Design, Data Import/Export, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    API Development and Model Serving

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Load Balancing, Containerization, Docker (Software), Model Deployment, Restful API, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, OAuth, Tool Calling, Scalability, JSON, Servers, Application Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Fundamentos TIC para negocios: Programación

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Programming, Web Applications, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Information Technology, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Javascript, SQL, Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Develop Silverlight Apps with UI & Data Integration

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Application Development, Application Deployment, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Development Environment, Software Development Life Cycle, Test Tools, Application Performance Management, Debugging, Application Security, Event-Driven Programming, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Build Scalable iOS Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Model View Controller, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Application Design, Mobile Development, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, UI Components, Scalability, Frontend Integration, Application Development, Frontend Performance, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Business Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Build and Test Java Applications Using TestNG: EDUCBA
  • Build Serverless Automation with AWS Lambda: EDUCBA
  • Build AngularJS Mobile Apps with Practical Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • JavaScript for Beginners: University of California, Davis
  • Master and Apply Redis for Scalable Systems: EDUCBA
  • SQL Querying: Fundamentals: Logical Operations
  • API Development and Model Serving: Coursera
  • Fundamentos TIC para negocios: Programación: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

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