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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Supply Chains and Logistics

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Shipping and Receiving, Service Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Performing Arts, Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Business Ethics, Live Streaming, Media Production

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Creativity

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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mécanique du point matériel

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Physics, Differential Equations, electromagnetics, Engineering Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Study Design

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Research Design, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    4.- El Cálculo - Otros Modelos

    Skills you'll gain: Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Digital pedagogy, Algebra, Graphing, Derivatives, Graphical Tools

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    210 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    OpenAI for Beginners: AI Assistants for Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Application Deployment, LLM Application, AI Enablement, OpenAI, Project Management, Prompt Engineering

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Imperial College London

    Developing the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Sustainable Technologies, Safety Standards, Materials science, Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Chemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Data Wrangling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Real Time Data, Prompt Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Security and Authentication

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Secure Coding, ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, Data Security, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Application Programming Interface (API), Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • International Supply Chains and Logistics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University
  • How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop: Coursera
  • Mécanique du point matériel: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Population Health: Study Design: Universiteit Leiden
  • 4.- El Cálculo - Otros Modelos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • OpenAI for Beginners: AI Assistants for Project Managers: Coursera
  • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging: Arizona State University
  • Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans: Coursera

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