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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Development, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Application Development, Scientific Visualization, Scripting

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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Systems, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, OS Process Management, C and C++, Build Tools, Electrical Engineering, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System)

      4.3
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      135 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Programming with C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Management, System Programming, Algorithms

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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Application Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

      4.9
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, OS Process Management, Data Structures, C and C++, Performance Testing, Distributed Computing, System Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Access, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Program Development, Debugging

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Java as a Second Language

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Software Installation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Operating Systems, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management

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      18 reviews

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Computer Programming, Data Storage, User Interface (UI), Scripting

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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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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Open Source Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, UI Components

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

    • Introduction to Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Programming with C: Simplilearn
    • Application Programming Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
    • Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
    • Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
    • Introduction to C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System

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