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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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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-009): The Total Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Routing, Data Centers, TCP/IP, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtualization, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, Firewall, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Using GenAI in Modern Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Application Development, Code Review, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    C++: Linear Data Structures and Trees

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of VueJS

    Skills you'll gain: Vue.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Android Development, Data Store

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Negotiation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Applicant Tracking Systems, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, HR Tech, Generative AI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Responsive Web Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Software Engineering

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Applications with Vector Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Anomaly Detection, Embeddings, LLM Application, Generative AI, Semantic Web, Application Design, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, AI Personalization

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Prototypes in Figma: Creating an Initial Low Fidelity Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Prototyping, Web Design, Application Design, User Accounts

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Python and Statistics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Plotly, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Seaborn, Data Science, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    3D Design in Blender: Learn, Create & Build

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, File Management, UI Components, Design Software, User Interface (UI), Software Installation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Data Structures, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-009): The Total Guide: Packt
  • Using GenAI in Modern Software Development: SkillUp
  • C++: Linear Data Structures and Trees: Codio
  • Fundamentals of VueJS: Board Infinity
  • Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System: Council on Foreign Relations
  • GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening: Coursera
  • Responsive Web Design: Scrimba
  • Building Applications with Vector Databases: DeepLearning.AI
  • Prototypes in Figma: Creating an Initial Low Fidelity Design: Coursera
  • Python and Statistics Foundations: Edureka

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