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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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    Microsoft

    The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Business Process Automation, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Tax Management, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounting Records, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Google Gemini, AI literacy, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Embedded Systems using C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Computational Logic

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning for Accounting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Macroeconomics for Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, Fiscal Management, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Investments

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    459 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Jupyter, Statistical Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Business Solutions, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Data Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    417 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Network Model, Probability, Probability & Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Business Process, Process Management, Process Design, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Process Mapping, Organizational Strategy, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Management, Problem Solving, Business, Strategic Decision-Making, Coordination

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Valuation for Startups Using Multiple Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Case Studies

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Advanced Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Workforce Management, Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Workforce Planning, Financial Modeling, Inventory Control, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Production Process, Resource Allocation, Finance, Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem: Microsoft
  • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera
  • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: Board Infinity
  • Embedded Systems using C: EDUCBA
  • Machine Learning for Accounting with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Macroeconomics for Business Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
  • Fundamentals of Organization: Politecnico di Milano
  • Valuation for Startups Using Multiple Approach: Yonsei University

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