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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


  • K

    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, Service Management, General Networking, Application Lifecycle Management

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Power Query Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Consolidation, Microsoft Excel, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Compilation, Data Processing, Data Validation, Automation, Query Languages, File Management

    4.7 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Public Relations, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Branding, Brand Strategy

    4.6 stars, 224 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York University

    Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers

    4.7 stars, 664 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (664) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Software Engineering, Project Management

    4.6 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • P

    Packt

    Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Package and Software Management, Software Testing, Security Engineering, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Process Driven Development, Risk Management Framework

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    4.4 stars, 290 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (290) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Optique non-linéaire

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Biomedical Technology, Differential Equations, Physics

    4.7 stars, 56 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (56) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, NumPy, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    3.7 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Concurrent Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Data Sharing

    4.5 stars, 664 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    The Heart, Blood, and Lungs

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Respiration, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Hemodynamics, Medical Records, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Physiology

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7 stars, 175 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (175) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

  • Kubernetes Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Power Query Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation: New York University
  • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II): Coursera
  • Secure Software Development: Packt
  • Science Literacy: University of Alberta
  • Optique non-linéaire: École Polytechnique
  • Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python: LearnQuest
  • Concurrent Programming in Java: Rice University

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