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Coding for Beginners Courses

Coding for beginners courses can help you learn programming fundamentals, syntax, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques. You can build skills in writing clean code, debugging, and understanding data structures. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio Code, and languages like Python or JavaScript, which are commonly used in web development and software engineering.


Popular Coding for Beginners Courses and Certifications


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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Parent Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Growth Mindedness, Positive Behavior Support, Family Support

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Version Control, Generative AI Agents, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Mockups, Test Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Productivity, Personal Development, Time Management, Calendar Management, Automation, ChatGPT, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Development Environment, Web Design and Development, JSON, Web Applications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Scripting, Browser Compatibility, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Cryptographic Protocols, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Probability Distribution, Network Analysis, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Theoretical Computer Science, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Arithmetic

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Preparation for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing

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    903 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Arizona State University

    Learning How To Learn for Youth

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Productivity, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Time Management, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Persistence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Share, Business Analytics, Sustainable Business, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Storytelling, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Customer Engagement, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Psychiatric Assessments, Parent Communication, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Child Development, Planning, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Introduction to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Innovation, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Blender to Unreal Engine 5 The Complete Beginners Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Graphical Tools, Virtual Environment, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Content Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
  • Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents: Vanderbilt University
  • Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity: Coursera
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
  • Preparation for Job Interviews: Coursera
  • Learning How To Learn for Youth: Arizona State University
  • Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand: Coursera
  • ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students: University at Buffalo

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