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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

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Power Query Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Consolidation, Microsoft Excel, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Validation, Automation, Data Access, File Management

    ★ 4.7 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Development, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science

    ★ 4.3 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Storytelling

    ★ 4.8 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Microsoft

    Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Application Security, Security Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Malware Protection, Internet Of Things, Secure Coding, Network Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management

    ★ 4.6 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    IBM

    Build AI Agents using MCP

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Agentic systems, Context Management, Requirements Elicitation

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    École Polytechnique

    Wind resources for renewable energies

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Hydraulics, Physical Science, Estimation, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Mechanics, Differential Equations

    ★ 3.6 (130) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Data Validation

    ★ 4.7 (178) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Microsoft

    Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Unstructured Data, Automation, Application Development

    ★ 4.7 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Principal Component Analysis with NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing

    ★ 4.6 (298) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Data mining of Clinical Databases - CDSS 1

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Data Mining, Electronic Medical Record System, Clinical Research, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Electronic Medical Record, Precision Medicine, Analytics, Medical Coding, Relational Databases, Patient Flow, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Modeling, SQL, Query Languages

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia em prol do envelhecimento com saúde e beleza

    Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Personal Care, Laboratory Research, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Physiology, Preventative Care, Biochemistry, Radiation Protection, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.8 (240) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Electrónica Básica y Circuitos Integrados Lineales

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Materials science

    ★ 4.9 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Power Query Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs: Coursera
  • Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project: Microsoft
  • Build AI Agents using MCP: IBM
  • Wind resources for renewable energies: École Polytechnique
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Principal Component Analysis with NumPy: Coursera
  • Data mining of Clinical Databases - CDSS 1: University of Glasgow

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