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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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    Google

    Automating Real-World Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Email Automation, Scripting, Automation, Python Programming, Restful API, IT Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, System Monitoring, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Python for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Data Persistence, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming

    4.5
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    558 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    543 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering React: From Fundamentals to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Frontend Integration, JavaScript Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Restful API, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, Git (Version Control System), Debugging, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, GitHub, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Package and Software Management, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Integration, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Science, Data Structures, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Computational Logic

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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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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

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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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Data Loss Prevention, Generative Model Architectures, Data Maintenance, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Management, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Email Security, Productivity Software, Cybersecurity, AI literacy, Computer Architecture, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Technical Communication, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Problem Management, Technical Documentation, System Monitoring, Capacity Management, Incident Management, Memory Management, Continuous Integration, Continuous Monitoring

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Golang: Functions, Pointers and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Go (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Design, Functional Design, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Maintainability, Object Oriented Design, System Programming, Data Modeling, Programming Principles, Back-End Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Automating Real-World Tasks with Python: Google
  • Python for Cybersecurity: Infosec
  • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mastering React: From Fundamentals to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Google Data Analysis with Python: Google
  • Mastering OpenClaw: From Setup to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Data Visualizations with Plotly: Madecraft
  • Fundamentals of GIS: University of California, Davis
  • Optimizing, Deploying, and Scaling ASP.NET Core Web APIs: Packt
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft

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