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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


  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

    Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music History, Performing Arts

    ★ 4.8 (611) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Linux, Software Installation, Network Security, Linux Administration, Network Analysis, Security Software, Virtual Networking

    ★ 4.3 (238) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Nutrition Care Plans, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Human Musculoskeletal System, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Motivational Skills, Anatomy, Physiology

    ★ 4.5 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Email Security, Data Integrity, Authentications

    ★ 3.9 (240) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of London

    3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Interaction Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Display Devices, Game Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, User Experience Design

    ★ 4.6 (136) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Geometric Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Experience Design, Storytelling, User Experience Design, Virtual Environment, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting

    ★ 4.7 (125) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, AI literacy, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Prompt Patterns, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Debugging, Exploratory Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Context Engineering, Data Validation, Context Management, Code Reusability

    ★ 4.8 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Selenium

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Debugging, Scripting, Automation, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    ★ 4.6 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus: Relations and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Business Mathematics

    ★ 4.7 (224) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Safety Assurance, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Simulation and Simulation Software, Telecommunications, Risk Control, Communication Systems, Decision Support Systems

    ★ 4.5 (145) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Indian School of Business

    Creating a Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Investments, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Market Dynamics, Text Mining, Financial Regulations, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Benchmarking

    ★ 4.5 (322) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

  • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
  • Kali Linux: Board Infinity
  • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Exam Preparation: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • 3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Geometric Algorithms: 28DIGITAL
  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Selenium: Coursera
  • Precalculus: Relations and Functions: Johns Hopkins University

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