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Programming Essentials for Developers: Beginner's Guide

Master programming fundamentals, begin your path towards becoming a developer and unlock endless possibilities in software development.

Bestseller 12,531+ Learners

Created By Emmanuel S.

  • Expert-Taught Videos

  • Outcome Focus

  • Auto-Graded Assessments

  • Recall Quizzes

  • Real-Time Insights

    What You Will Learn

    • Gain a comprehensive understanding of how computer programs work.
    • Delve into fundamental principles and mechanics behind computer programs.
    • Explore the pivotal role of data types and variables in storing and manipulating information.
    • Master conditional statements and loops to optimize code and make effective decisions.
    • Get familiar with diverse operating systems and their roles in managing computer resources.
    • Discover the potential of the World Wide Web and the Cloud for data storage and collaboration.
    • Delve into programming languages, from Python and Java to specialized ones like R and SQL.
    • Grasp the intricacies of data storage, including text files, binary files, and database files, for various uses.

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    Focus on skilled-based outcomes with advanced insights from our state-of-the art learning platform.

    Immersive Learning

    Go beyond just videos and learn with recall quizzes, real-world case studies, and more.

    World-Class Instructors

    Course instructors and designers from top businesses including Google, Amazon, Twitter and IBM.

    Real-World Learning

    Get an intimate, insider look at companies in the field through real-world case studies.

    Industry-Vetted Curriculum

    Curriculum primed for industry relevance and developed with guidance from industry advisory boards.

    Continual Support

    Learn better with support along the way. Get 24/7 help, stay unblocked and ramp up your skills.

    Curriculum

    Video preview 1.

    Learning Objectives:

    Get introduced to the basics of programming and its structure. 

    • Introduction to Basics of Programming
    • What are Computers?
    • What is Computer Programming?
    • What is Data?
    • What is Code?
    • Structure of a Program

    Learning Objectives:

    Gain a deep understanding if Variables, Data Types, and Arrays.

    Topics
    • What is a Variable?
    • What are Data Types?
    • Basic Data Structure: The Array
    • What are Algorithms?
    • Conditionals: if-then Statements
    • For and While Loop
    • What are Flowcharts?
    • Functions
    Video preview 3.

    Learning Objectives:

    Get introduced to Data Storage and handling of different types of files.

    • Introduction to Data Storage
    • Data Storage
    • Text Files
    • Excel Files
    • Other File Formats
    • Databases
    Video preview 4.

    Learning Objectives:

    Get introduced to the different Operating Systems available.

    • Introduction to Operating Systems
    • What is an Operating System?
    • Windows, macOS, and Linux
    • Mobile Operating System
    • Command Line Interface

    Learning Objectives:

    Get introduced to the World of Web and Cloud Computing.

    Topics
    • Introduction to World of Web
    • World Wide Web
    • Websites and Webpages
    • The Cloud

    Learning Objectives:

    Gain an overview of the different types of programming languages.

    Topics
    • Introduction to Programming Languages
    • Types of Programming Languages
    • Various Languages

    Prerequisites

    • No prior knowledge or experience is needed! Complete beginners are welcome.

    What Learners Are Saying

    This course is a total winner. It's insightful, and logical, and increased my interest in programming considerably. 

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    Ramesh Joshi

    Software Developer

    This was the perfect program for someone who is transitioning to a role in programming and helps lay a foundation.

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    Joni Scott

    Junior Software Developer

    I thank my colleague for referring me to the Programming Essentials course of KH. I have recommended it to many others.

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    Carrie Hall

    Developer

    I am impressed about how comprehensively this course covered all aspects of programming in such an intelligent way.

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    Dale Walker

    Web Developer

    Being new to tech, this course helped me get the basics right and updated me about the latest changes in the industry.

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    Denise Oliphant

    Front End Developer

    How Our Course Compares

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    Emmanuel S.
    Emmanuel S.

    Data Consultant

    Emmanuel is an experienced Data Analyst with expertise across SQL, Excel VBA, Excel PowerQuery, Power BI and R among others. He brings on board 15+ years of experience, across institutional, state and federal organizations.

    Course Advisor

    Emmanuel is an experienced Data Analyst with expertise across SQL, Excel VBA, Excel PowerQuery, Power BI and R among others. He brings on board 15+ years of experience, across institutional, state and federal organizations.

    Emmanuel S.
    Emmanuel S.

    Data Consultant

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    Yes, you will experience KnowledgeHut's immersive learning in an on-demand format. This will include e-learning material to help you:

    • LEARN with recall quizzes, real-world case studies.
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    Yes, our online course is designed to give you flexibility to skill up as per your convenience. The course is delivered in a Self-Paced mode so that you can balance your work and learning as per your schedule.

    Yes! Upon passing this online course, you will receive a signed certificate of completion from KnowledgeHut. Thousands of KnowledgeHut alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to employers and their networks.

    More than the certificate, however, you will get to showcase your newly acquired skills by working on real-world projects and adding these to your portfolio. KnowledgeHut’s online courses is well-regarded by industry experts, who contribute to our curriculum and use our tech programs to train their own teams.

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