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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


  • A

    Atlassian

    Introduction to Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Issue Tracking, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Administration

    4.5 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Sterile Procedure, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards, Physiology, Patient Communication, Infectious Diseases

    4.9 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Cell Biology

    4.7 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Science, Neurology, Cell Biology

    4.5 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Electrónica Básica y Circuitos Integrados Lineales

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems

    4.9 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Data Maintenance, Auditing, Analytics, Data Validation, Data Integrity

    4.4 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Merchandising

    Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Merchandise Displays, Retail Management, Consumer Behaviour, Visual Merchandising, Retail Store Operations, Retail Sales, Marketing Psychology, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Analysis, Design

    4.6 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning for Accounting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mécanique de Newton

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Mechanical Engineering, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Geometry, Vibrations, Derivatives

    4.6 stars, 114 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas

    4.4 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • E

    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Basic Electrical Systems, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Aesthetics

    4.7 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Urban Air Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Management, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Systems, Demand Planning, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Design, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Sustainable Business, Feasibility Studies, Regulatory Affairs, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Assurance, Concept Of Operations, Customer Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.5 stars, 94 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Introduction to Jira: Atlassian
  • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Electrónica Básica y Circuitos Integrados Lineales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Merchandising: Coursera
  • Machine Learning for Accounting with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mécanique de Newton: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera

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