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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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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Spanner: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integrity, Databases, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Scalability, Data Storage Technologies

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Minimal CMake

    Skills you'll gain: Build Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Configuration Management, Unit Testing, Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Test Tools, Maintainability, Development Environment, Cross Platform Development, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Software Engineering, Software Installation, Dependency Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AWS IAM: The Cloud Engineer's Security Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, User Accounts, Key Management, Encryption, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    App Deployment, Security & Infrastructure Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Ansible, Docker (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, IT Automation, Application Security, Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Continuous Delivery, Firewall, Unit Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crafting AI Identities: Strategies & Ethical Considerations

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Persona (User Experience), User Research, Multimodal Prompts, Diversity and Inclusion, User Experience Design, Usability, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, User Centered Design, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Biostatistics, Health Equity, Medical Records, Demography, Vital Signs, Health Policy, Diversity Awareness, Medical Coding, Record Keeping, Data Quality, Health Information Management, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Python Geospatial Development Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Python Programming, Application Design, Data Science, Application Deployment, User Interface (UI) Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Debug Python Pipelines: Root Causes

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Root Cause Analysis, Event Monitoring, Analysis, Application Performance Management, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Coursera

    GenAI for Azure: AI-Powered Cloud Optimization Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Data Ethics, Microsoft Azure, Responsible AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, OpenAI, Business Process Automation, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Azure DevOps, AI Workflows, DevOps, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Anomaly Detection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Jira: Plan, Verify, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Quality Assurance, Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Verification And Validation, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assessment, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Project Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Introduction to Azure Security and Identity Access

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
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    Packt

    Rust Programming - A Comprehensive Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, System Programming, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cloud Spanner: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Minimal CMake: Packt
  • AWS IAM: The Cloud Engineer's Security Handbook: Packt
  • App Deployment, Security & Infrastructure Automation: Packt
  • Crafting AI Identities: Strategies & Ethical Considerations: Coursera
  • Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python Geospatial Development Essentials: Packt
  • Debug Python Pipelines: Root Causes: Coursera
  • GenAI for Azure: AI-Powered Cloud Optimization Strategies: Coursera
  • Jira: Plan, Verify, and Deliver: Coursera

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