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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Theory of Angular Momentum

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Electrical Engineering, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.1 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    AI for Business: Generation & Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Forecasting, Business Ethics, Digital Transformation, Content Creation

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

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

    Coursera

    GenAI for Algorithmic Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Trading, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Real Time Data, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Research Reports, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Machine Learning, Risk Management

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    SkillUp

    Getting Started with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

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

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

    MathWorks

    Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Matlab, Statistical Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Model Optimization, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Validation

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

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

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 2: Memory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Performance Tuning, System Programming, System Software, Unix, Hardware Architecture

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Annual Campaigns: Building a Case for Support

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Campaign Management, Direct Marketing, Advertising Mail, Campaign Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Relationship Building, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cross-Channel Marketing, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.2 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Aesthetics

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Precalculus Review

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Graphical Tools, Advanced Mathematics, General Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.9 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Approximation Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Model Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Operations Research

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

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

  • Theory of Angular Momentum: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Business: Generation & Prediction: Coursera
  • GenAI for Algorithmic Trading: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Tableau: SkillUp
  • Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Intro to Operating Systems 2: Memory Management: Codio
  • Urban Air Mobility: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Annual Campaigns: Building a Case for Support: University of California, Davis
  • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
  • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Precalculus Review: Johns Hopkins University

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