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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Human Capital, Process Analysis, Branding, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Process Management, People Management, Strategic Marketing, Capital Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance

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    University of California, Davis

    Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Presentations, SQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Databricks, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Pandas (Python Package), Data Presentation, Statistics, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Science Math Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Graphing, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Data Science, Calculus, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Browser Compatibility, React Redux, Cloud Applications, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Webpack, Application Development, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, User Experience Design, Engineering Software

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

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    Peking University

    Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Code: Bitcoin Developer Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Application Deployment, Scripting, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Scalability, Software Development, Payment Systems, FinTech, Secure Coding, Software Development Tools, Distributed Computing, Computer Programming, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Business Analysis, Market Dynamics, Finance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Cryptography I

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business Foundations: University of Pennsylvania
  • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
  • TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
  • Data Science Math Skills: Duke University
  • IBM Front-End Developer: IBM
  • Introduction to Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • From Blocks to Code: Bitcoin Developer Essentials: AI CERTs

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