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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Political Sciences, Combinatorics, Social Sciences, Decision Intelligence, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking, General Mathematics, Psychology

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

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    C++ Superpowers and More

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Security Engineering, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Data Security, Memory Management, Authorization (Computing), Linux

    ★ 3.9 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    LearnKartS

    GCP Computing and Storage Services

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Google App Engine, Cloud Storage, Load Balancing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Performance Tuning, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Microsoft

    Advanced C# Language Features & Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Secure Coding, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Data Integrity, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Scalability, Programming Principles, Software Documentation, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Gen AI - RAG Application Development using LlamaIndex

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Embeddings, Agentic systems, Application Development, Query Languages, Data Pipelines, Data Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Web Scraping Tutorial with Scrapy and Python for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Import/Export, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Processing, Scripting, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JSON, Data Capture, Data Pipelines, Software Installation, Application Programming Interface (API), MongoDB, Data Storage, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    ANSYS FLUENT - FUNDAMENTALS OF CFD

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Thermal Management, Numerical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Scientific Visualization, Software Design, Mechanics, Analytics, Physics, Differential Equations, Computer Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Backend Web Development with Go: Build an E-Manual Server

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Web Servers, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Go (Programming Language), Web Applications, Web Development, Back-End Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    ReactJS and Tailwind CSS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, OAuth, UI Components, Frontend Integration, Front-End Web Development, Authentications, React.js, Development Environment, Javascript, Software Installation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Databricks Mosaic AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Databricks, Initiative and Leadership, Scalability, AI Orchestration, Workflow Management, Strategic Thinking, AI Integrations, Business Strategy, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Power Platform & SPFx: SharePoint Dev Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Microsoft 365, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Process Automation, Collaborative Software, Automation, Dashboard Creation, Application Development, Decision Making, Design Software, Power Electronics, Systems Integration, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Intro to NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Scientific Visualization, Jupyter, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

  • Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • C++ Superpowers and More: Infosec
  • GCP Computing and Storage Services: LearnKartS
  • Advanced C# Language Features & Object-Oriented Programming: Microsoft
  • Gen AI - RAG Application Development using LlamaIndex: Packt
  • Web Scraping Tutorial with Scrapy and Python for Beginners: Packt
  • ANSYS FLUENT - FUNDAMENTALS OF CFD: Coursera
  • Backend Web Development with Go: Build an E-Manual Server: Coursera
  • ReactJS and Tailwind CSS Fundamentals: Packt
  • Databricks Mosaic AI: Coursera

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