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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

    Codio

    Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Science

    ★ 4.4 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Terraform in Action - Build & Manage Cloud Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Azure Active Directory, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Azure DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Document Management, Context Engineering, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Introduction to R: Basic R syntax

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Computational Logic, Arithmetic, Statistical Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.5 (52) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python II

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Analysis, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Style Guides

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    JavaScript Foundations and Basic Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    ★ 4.6 (125) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Fundamentals for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Python Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Design, Computer Graphics, Computational Logic, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Structures, Animations, Image Analysis

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Practical Python: Step-by-Step Guide to Python 3 Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Scripting, Maintainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Interview Questions and Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Programming Principles, Debugging, Problem Solving, C++ (Programming Language), Python Programming, Computational Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Linux

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

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

    Coursera

    Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Fine-tuning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Large Language Modeling, Model Training, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Test Data, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks

    ★ 4.4 (35) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • Terraform in Action - Build & Manage Cloud Infrastructure: Packt
  • Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone: Edureka
  • Introduction to R: Basic R syntax: Coursera
  • Basic Programming in Python II: Northeastern University
  • JavaScript Foundations and Basic Programming Concepts: Packt
  • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera
  • Python Fundamentals for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Practical Python: Step-by-Step Guide to Python 3 Basics: Packt
  • Interview Questions and Real-World Applications: Packt

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