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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Electrical Characterization: Diodes

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Production Process, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Basic Electrical Systems, Test Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Laboratory Equipment, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.9 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Manipulating Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Database Design, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Management Systems, Debugging, Data Management

    ★ 4.6 (199) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Packt

    ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Service Level, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Service Management, Authorization (Computing), Database Application, System Configuration, Automation, Application Design, Content Management, Scripting

    ★ 4.2 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Software Design, Storytelling, Application Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations

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

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

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Pathology, Physiology

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Math for AI beginner part 1 Linear Algebra

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.4 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Angular 17

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Components, Application Deployment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), TypeScript, Application Frameworks, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Frontend Performance, Data Transformation, Application Design, Server Side, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Services, Web Applications, Network Routing, Software Architecture, Model View Controller

    ★ 4.3 (62) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Analytics, Data Storage, Data Lakes, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL, Test Planning

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

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

    Codio

    Software Engineering Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering

    ★ 4 (58) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Imperial College London

    Developing the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

    ★ 4.9 (274) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Integrity, Security Testing, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Patch Management, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration

    ★ 4.5 (125) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development

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

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

  • Electrical Characterization: Diodes: Arizona State University
  • Manipulating Data with SQL: Coursera
  • ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero: Packt
  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense: Rice University
  • Math for AI beginner part 1 Linear Algebra: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Angular 17: LearnQuest
  • Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • Software Engineering Tools and Practices: Codio
  • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London

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