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    Packt

    Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management, Animations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, File Management, Operating Systems, Program Development, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    C# Basics For Absolute Beginners in C# and .NET

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    C# for .NET Developers

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Programming Principles, Web Development, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Model View Controller, Development Environment

    4.1
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    288 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Program Development, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface, Control Panels, Development Environment, Debugging, Data Validation

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Python Programming Essentials Training

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Computational Logic, Debugging, Computer Programming, Graphical Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts: Packt
  • Introduction to Computer Programming : University of London
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • C# Basics For Absolute Beginners in C# and .NET: Packt
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • C# for .NET Developers: Board Infinity
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++: University of London
  • Python Programming Essentials Training: Simplilearn

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