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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

    Foundations of Modern HTML & CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Web Content, Semantic Web, Integrated Development Environments

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Computer Science, Javascript, Web Development, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Virtual Teams, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Innovation, Team Management, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Communication, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Empowerment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Complete DApp - Solidity and React - Blockchain Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, User Interface (UI), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Debugging, Frontend Integration, Full-Stack Web Development, Animations, Web Applications, Test Tools, Unit Testing, FinTech, Application Development, Javascript, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Software Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Other Programming Languages

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Operational Analysis, Operations, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Manage Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Security Policies, Event Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Brute-force attacks, Incident Response, Virtual Machines, Query Languages

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Laravel Additional Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Software, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Applications, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, AI Integrations, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Advanced Angular Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Data Transformation, User Interface (UI), Dataflow, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Code Reusability, Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Model View Controller

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of IT and Core Hardware Components

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Memory Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    What Are Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)?

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Service Level, Vendor Contracts, Customer Service, Service Management, Business Relationship Management, Expectation Management, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cloud Storage, Case Studies

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of Modern HTML & CSS: Packt
  • JavaScript Algorithms: Scrimba
  • Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agile Leadership for Distributed Teams: Coursera
  • Complete DApp - Solidity and React - Blockchain Development: Packt
  • Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming: Northeastern University
  • Manage Security Operations: Microsoft
  • Laravel Additional Security: Infosec
  • GenAI for Talent Acquisition: Smarter Candidate Screening: Coursera
  • Advanced Angular Topics: LearnQuest

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