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      KodeKloud

      Python for the Absolute Beginner

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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Getting Started - 1

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Human Computer Interaction, Debugging, Development Environment, Engineering Calculations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Mastering Programming with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Engineering Analysis, Scripting, Performance Tuning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      427 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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

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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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      Duke University

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Microsoft Visual Studio, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Mixed · 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

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · 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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      Duke University

      Programming Fundamentals

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

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

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

    • Python for the Absolute Beginner: KodeKloud
    • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
    • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College
    • Mastering Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
    • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
    • Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode: Packt
    • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
    • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University
    • Introduction to Computer Programming : University of London

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