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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Structures in C

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.5 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design Threats and Mitigations

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Threat Management, Software Visualization, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

    ★ 4.6 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of London

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Program Development, FinTech, Command-Line Interface

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Initiation à la théorie des distributions

    Skills you'll gain: Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Digital Marketing Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategies, MarTech, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis

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

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

    Unilever

    Implementing Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Statistical Programming, Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Inventory Control, Agile Methodology, SQL, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics

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

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

    Coursera

    Systems Thinking Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration

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

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

    DeepLearning.AI

    How Diffusion Models Work

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Jupyter, AI Personalization, Model Training, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (279) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Campaigns, Communication Strategies, Keyword Research, Social Media, Social Media Content, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Workflow Management, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Brand Strategy, Invoicing

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Peking University

    电磁学上——恒定电场

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Integral Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.9 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California, Irvine

    The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Conceptual Design

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

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

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, HTML and CSS, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, JSON, Semantic Web

    ★ 4.1 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Structures in C: University of Michigan
  • Software Design Threats and Mitigations: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++: University of London
  • Initiation à la théorie des distributions: École Polytechnique
  • Digital Marketing Trends: Coursera
  • Implementing Supply Chain Analytics: Unilever
  • Systems Thinking Basics: Coursera
  • How Diffusion Models Work: DeepLearning.AI
  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • 电磁学上——恒定电场: Peking University

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