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Basic Coding Courses

Basic coding courses can help you learn programming languages like Python, JavaScript, and HTML, along with concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and debugging techniques. You can build skills in writing clean code, understanding software development processes, and creating simple applications or websites. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) for coding, and frameworks that streamline web development, allowing you to apply your skills in practical projects.


Popular Basic Coding Courses and Certifications


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    SkillUp

    Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Negotiation, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Planning, Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis

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    989 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Combinatorics and Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Arithmetic, Python Programming, Simulations

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Battery State-of-Charge (SOC) Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Probability, Model Evaluation, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Tuning, Applied Mathematics, Computational Thinking, Control Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Histogram, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Data Structures, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    America's Unwritten Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Political Sciences, Civil Law, Governance

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    New York University

    Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Finance, Financial Market, Tensorflow, Logistic Regression, Jupyter, Reinforcement Learning

    3.8
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    681 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Systems, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Data Security, Data Management, Cloud Deployment, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Workday

    Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Human Capital, HR Tech, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), People Analytics, Learning Management Systems, Human Resource Management, Staff Management, Business Reporting, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, Compensation Analysis, Data Entry

    4.7
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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, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Functional Specification, Command-Line Interface, Debugging, Data Validation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

  • Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership : SkillUp
  • Data Analysis Using Python: University of Pennsylvania
  • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University
  • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
  • Battery State-of-Charge (SOC) Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • America's Unwritten Constitution: Yale University
  • Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Microsoft Azure SQL: Microsoft
  • A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs: Google Cloud

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