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    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, 147 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Import/Export, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Data Structures, Data Persistence, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • 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

    Category: Bestseller
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    Status: Free trial
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  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, 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

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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, 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

    Status: Free trial
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    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

    4.4 stars, 58 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (58) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    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
    Free
  • 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

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    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

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Introduction to Java for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, GitHub Copilot, Vibe coding, Computer Programming, IntelliJ IDEA, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Program Development, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Spring Boot, Computer Programming Tools, Code Review, Software Installation, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

    Status: Free trial
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    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

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Best free Introduction To Programming courses

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

  1. 1
    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose
    Princeton UniversityBeginner1 - 3 Months4.7(1,391)Free
  2. 2
    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming
    The University of EdinburghBeginner1 - 3 Months4.7(3,993)Free
  3. 3
    Introduction to Programming
    Ball State UniversityBeginner1 - 3 Months4.7(31)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(147)Microsoft
  2. 2
    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming
    MicrosoftBeginner3 - 6 Months4.4(58)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(1,935)Specialization
  2. 2
    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming
    University of LondonBeginner1 - 3 Months4.2(1,564)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 UniversityBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(18,035)No 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(7,051)No prerequisites

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