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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

    Build a complete pixel platformer in Godot 4

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Product Management and Lean Startup Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Target Market, Agile Product Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Product Improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, User Experience, Business Metrics, Lean Methodologies, Persona Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, New Product Development, Performance Measurement, Product Design, Product Marketing, User Feedback, Business Operations

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel Formatting and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integrity, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Data Entry, Google Sheets, Strategic Communication, Collaborative Software, Management Reporting, Data Security, Financial Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Clean Lists for Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Data Cleansing, Marketing Automation, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Drive Engagement, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Apply AI Techniques & Prescriptives

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, AI Enablement, Business Analytics, Operational Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Process Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Process Improvement and Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Modeling, Decision Making, Resource Allocation, Performance Analysis, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Statistical and Predictive Modeling for Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Financial Data, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Financial Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Credit Risk, Predictive Modeling, Portfolio Management, Statistics, Portfolio Risk, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Summary Statistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Visualization, Epidemiology, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Public Health, Sample Size Determination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Build and Modernize Applications With Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Serverless Computing, Development Testing, AI Enablement, Cloud Applications, Application Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Embeddings, Software Development Tools, Information Architecture, Code Review, Test Case, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Web Development Tools, Query Languages, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Secure Coding, Debugging, Containerization

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    GitHub: Advanced Prompt Engineering for Code

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Prompt Engineering Tools, GitHub, Software Documentation, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Context Management, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Software Development, Technical Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of IT and Core Hardware Components

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build and Customize an Online Store with PrestaShop

    Skills you'll gain: Merchandise Displays, UI Components, Business Requirements, Workflow Management, Product Requirements, Code Review, Project Design, Blogs, E-Commerce, Program Development, Front-End Web Development, Software Installation, Content Management Systems, PHP (Scripting Language), HTML and CSS, System Configuration, Program Implementation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Back-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Build a complete pixel platformer in Godot 4: Packt
  • Product Management and Lean Startup Principles: John Wiley & Sons
  • Excel Formatting and Security: Coursera
  • Clean Lists for Delivery: Coursera
  • Apply AI Techniques & Prescriptives: Coursera
  • Statistical and Predictive Modeling for Finance : Coursera
  • Summary Statistics in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Build and Modernize Applications With Generative AI: Google Cloud
  • GitHub: Advanced Prompt Engineering for Code: Pragmatic AI Labs

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