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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


  • W

    Workday

    Workday Basics Series

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Business Intelligence, No-Code Development, HR Tech, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Patch Management, Branding

    ★ 4.8 (369) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • S

    Scrimba

    Generative AI for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Prompt Patterns, Model Context Protocol, LLM Application, Context Management, Debugging, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Cloud API, AI literacy, Token Optimization, Context Engineering, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development Tools, Software Development

    ★ 4.4 (234) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado System

    EMT Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Respiration

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Indian School of Business

    Trading Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Securities Trading, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Cash Flows, Equities, Order Management, Order Entry, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Customer Service Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Telephone Skills, Greeting Customers, Service Level, Help Desk Support, Customer and Client Support, Personal Attributes, Technical Support and Services, Customer Relationship Management, Communication, Customer Complaint Resolution, Empathy, Customer Engagement, Customer experience improvement, Process Management

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Inferential Statistical Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Jupyter, Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (935) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Universidad de los Andes

    Fundamentos de estadística aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (147) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Campus to Corporate Training Program

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Security Awareness, Team Collaboration, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Active Listening, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Productivity, Courage, Personal Integrity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Information Privacy, Accountability, Professionalism, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion

    ★ 4.7 (524) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Duke University

    Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Hematology, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Health Disparities, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.7 (740) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Practical Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R (Software), Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Practical Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Software, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of London

    Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Operations Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Risk Modeling, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Workday Basics Series: Workday
  • Generative AI for Web Development: Scrimba
  • EMT Foundations: University of Colorado System
  • Trading Basics: Indian School of Business
  • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Inferential Statistical Analysis with Python: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentos de estadística aplicada: Universidad de los Andes
  • Campus to Corporate Training Program: LearnKartS
  • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
  • Practical Time Series Analysis: The State University of New York

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