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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Programming With C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Development Environment

    4.6 stars, 150 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Algorithms, File I/O, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware

    4.5 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Applied Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving

    4.2 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
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    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Debugging, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Code Reusability, API Design, Software Architecture, Pseudocode, Program Development, Functional Design, Application Development, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Command-Line Interface, Data Structures, Technical Documentation, Generative AI

    4.5 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (60) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Computer Science, NumPy, Code Reusability

    4.7 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
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  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 7.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Jupyter

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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Best free Introduction To Programming courses

High-quality free Introduction To Programming courses you can start today.

  1. 1
    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming
    The University of EdinburghBeginner1 - 3 Months4.7(4,016)Free
  2. 2
    Introduction to Programming
    Ball State UniversityBeginner1 - 3 Months4.7(31)Free
  3. 3
    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose
    Princeton UniversityBeginner1 - 3 Months4.7(1,393)Free

Best Introduction To Programming courses from Microsoft

Top-rated Introduction To Programming courses offered by Microsoft on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Introduction to Programming With C#
    MicrosoftBeginner1 - 3 Months4.6(150)Microsoft
  2. 2
    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming
    MicrosoftBeginner3 - 6 Months4.5(60)Microsoft

Best Introduction To Programming certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Introduction To Programming from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Introduction to Programming with Python and Java
    University of PennsylvaniaBeginner3 - 6 Months4.5(1,936)Specialization
  2. 2
    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming
    University of LondonBeginner1 - 3 Months4.2(1,565)Specialization

Best Introduction To Programming courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Introduction To Programming courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB
    Vanderbilt UniversityBeginnerNo prerequisites
  2. 2
    Introduction to Programming
    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, PilaniBeginner1 - 3 Months4.5(56)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Programming Fundamentals
    Duke UniversityBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.7(7,055)No prerequisites

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