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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


  • I

    IBM

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Web Scraping, File I/O, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (43K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Engineering Tools, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Patterns, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Planning And Design

    ★ 4.7 (62K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, AI literacy, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

    ★ 4.8 (9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, Token Optimization, Multimodal Prompts, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design

    ★ 4.8 (8.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Stanford University

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Journals, Editing, General Science and Research, Grammar

    ★ 4.9 (9.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Stanford University

    Cryptography I

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (4.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Devops Tools, Jenkins, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Code Coverage, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

    ★ 4.7 (8K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, LLM Application, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, Email Automation, OpenAI, AI powered creativity, Large Language Modeling, Automation

    ★ 4.8 (9.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California, Davis

    Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Data Governance, SQL, Data Presentation, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Architecture, Data Literacy, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, JSON

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Big Data, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Apache Hadoop, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.7 (31K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Human Resource Strategy, Financial Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Operational Analysis, Peer Review, People Management

    ★ 4.6 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Google

    Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Programming Principles, File I/O, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Data Structures

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · 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

  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect: Google Cloud
  • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
  • Generative AI Software Engineering: Vanderbilt University
  • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
  • Cryptography I: Stanford University
  • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
  • Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM

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