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    Packt

    Python Basics and Core Concepts

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

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Java Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Maintainability, Software Design, Development Environment, Program Development, Data Storage Technologies, Application Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    C++ Basics and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computational Thinking, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Java, Java Programming, Software Design, Data Structures, Debugging, Software Engineering, Interactive Design, Cryptography, Web Development, Web Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Programming With C#

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Android Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Mobile Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Web Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Hosting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, Problem Management, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python Basics and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Foundations of Python Programming: Packt
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Functions: Packt
  • Java Programming Fundamentals: IBM
  • C++ Basics and Core Concepts: Packt
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Introduction to Programming With C#: Microsoft
  • Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin: Meta
  • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
  • Programming Fundamentals in Swift: Meta

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