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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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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Human Computer Interaction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    609 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Back-End Developer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Web Development, Authentications, API Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Unit Testing, Test Tools, Database Development, MySQL, User Accounts, Web Applications, Databases

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Network Model, Deductive Reasoning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Intro to International Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Branding, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    COBOL Programming with VSCode

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), z/OS, Mainframe Computing, IBM DB2, Debugging, Mainframe Technologies, Middleware, Job Control Language (JCL), Software Development, Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, IBM WebSphere MQ, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Modeling

    4.6
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    192 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Experimentation, Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, electromagnetics, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Linear Algebra, R Programming, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Integral Calculus

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Jupyter, Statistical Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Business Solutions, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Data Processing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Math for MBA and GMAT Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Business Mathematics, Descriptive Statistics, General Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Business

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Radiation Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests, Surgery

    4.8
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    472 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Back-End Developer Capstone: Meta
  • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
  • Intro to International Marketing: Yonsei University
  • COBOL Programming with VSCode: IBM
  • Intro to Operating Systems 1: Virtualization: Codio
  • 基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models: Johns Hopkins University
  • Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

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