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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


  • P

    Packt

    Intro to AWS - Your First Steps in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Database Management, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon S3, Cloud Hosting, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, CI/CD, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, AWS CloudFormation, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Serverless Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Anatomy, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Anthropology, Biology, Scientific Visualization, 3D Assets, Infographics, Image Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Jupyter, Computer Programming Tools

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scenario Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Cryptography, File Management, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrimba

    Build a product splash page with HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Cloud Deployment, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Craft an AutoGPT Gen AI Instrument with Rust & GPT-4

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), ChatGPT, Authentications, Generative AI Agents, Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, OpenAI API, AI Orchestration, Web Frameworks, Databases, Code Review, Server Side, Web Applications, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations, Command-Line Interface, AI Workflows, Package and Software Management, Memory Management, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Development with Codepal: Write & Test To-Do App

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Code Review, Software Development Tools, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Application Development, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Software Technical Review, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, ChatGPT, GitHub

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Ggplot2, Plotly, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, R (Software), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Generative AI, R Programming, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, AI literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Cassandra, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Cloud Deployment, Data Structures, Development Environment

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Deployment Training

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AI Workflows, Generative AI, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, IT Automation, Cloud Deployment, Jenkins, Amazon Web Services, Terraform, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Integrations, Kubernetes, GitHub Copilot, Docker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Release Management, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Huddersfield

    Differential Calculus Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Analytical Skills, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Model Optimization, Logical Reasoning, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Integral Calculus, Derivatives

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Using GenAI for Tailored Customer Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Email Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, Email Automation, Persona Development, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Target Audience, Marketing Automation, Content Creation, AI Integrations

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

    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

  • Intro to AWS - Your First Steps in Cloud Computing: Packt
  • Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
  • BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Essentials: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Complete Pentesting and Privilege Escalation Course: Packt
  • Build a product splash page with HTML and CSS: Scrimba
  • Craft an AutoGPT Gen AI Instrument with Rust & GPT-4: Packt
  • AI-Powered Development with Codepal: Write & Test To-Do App: Coursera
  • Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization: Microsoft
  • Streaming Big Data with Spark Streaming, Scala, and Spark 3!: Packt
  • Generative AI in Deployment Training: Simplilearn

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