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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 Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Data Access, Computational Logic, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Computer Programming Tools

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Attitude Control with Momentum Exchange Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Debugging, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, SQL, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management

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

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

    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Applications, Data Storage, Scalability, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Linux Administration

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Scrimba

    Learn CSS Grid

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Web Design

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

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Resampling, Selection and Splines

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Model Evaluation, Statistical Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning Methods, Statistics, Model Optimization, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    AI Concepts and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Risk Management, Informatics

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Flutter Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Cloud Development, Development Environment, Package and Software Management, Application Frameworks

    ★ 3.8 (10) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Solidity Mastery: Foundations to Advanced Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Memory Management, Exploit development, Web Applications, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Authorization (Computing), Software Development Tools, Security Controls, Other Programming Languages, Software Architecture, Program Development, Scalability, Data Storage

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Game Development: HTML to Unreal Engine Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Javascript, Animations, Debugging

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Managing Data Lakes & Pipelines with Google Cloud Dataplex

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Data Governance, Data Access, Analytics, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Automation

    ★ 2.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    SkillUp

    GenAI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Software Architecture, Code Review, AI literacy, Software Design, API Design, Debugging, Software Development, Application Development, AI Security, Database Design, Python Programming, Automation, Version Control, Java Programming

    ★ 2.2 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    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

  • BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Attitude Control with Momentum Exchange Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials: Coursera
  • Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Learn CSS Grid: Scrimba
  • Resampling, Selection and Splines: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Concepts and Strategy: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Flutter Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Solidity Mastery: Foundations to Advanced Smart Contracts: Packt
  • Game Development: HTML to Unreal Engine Mastery: Coursera

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