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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to R: Basic R syntax

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Arithmetic, Statistical Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    JavaScript Foundations and Basic Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Javascript, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Crash Course on Embedded C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Debugging, Data Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Python for the Absolute Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Debugging, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Unity C# Scripting — Complete C# for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, 3D Assets, AI Workflows, Development Environment, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Infectious Disease Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Risk Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Differential Equations, Data Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python II

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Structures, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Learn How to Code: The Complete Core Java Programming Course

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    JavaScript Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, jQuery, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Web Applications, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to R: Basic R syntax: Coursera
  • JavaScript Foundations and Basic Programming Concepts: Packt
  • Crash Course on Embedded C Programming: Packt
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Python for the Absolute Beginner: KodeKloud
  • Unity C# Scripting — Complete C# for Unity Game Development: Packt
  • Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8: Packt
  • Infectious Disease Modelling: Imperial College London
  • Basic Programming in Python II: Northeastern University
  • Learn How to Code: The Complete Core Java Programming Course: Packt

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