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Learn the fundamentals of coding for various applications. Understand basic programming concepts and write simple programs in languages like Python and JavaScript.

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    Peking University

    算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Design Strategies, Network Routing, Image Analysis, Bioinformatics

    4.7
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Transformation with R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Science, Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, GitHub, Git (Version Control System)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Literacy, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Oral Comprehension

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    198 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, USB, Peripheral Devices, System Support, End User Training and Support

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Machine Learning Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Probability

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Promotion, Public Health, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Exercise Therapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Artificial Intelligence Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    OpenAI for Beginners: AI Assistants for Project Managers

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

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Animations, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Music, Typography, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Dictionary, Health Informatics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Synthesis, Fraud detection, Analytics, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Medical Coding, Data Transformation, Quality Assessment, Risk Analysis, Data Quality, Predictive Modeling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Web Development Mastery: HTML, CSS & JavaScript Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Web Development, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Semantic Web

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Managing Scope in a Java Enterprise Edition Application

    Skills you'll gain: Application Servers, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Servers, Java, Web Applications, Server Side, Data Storage, Session Initiation Protocols

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Peking University
  • Data Visualization and Transformation with R: Duke University
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2): Peking University
  • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt
  • Machine Learning Basics: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Artificial Intelligence Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • OpenAI for Beginners: AI Assistants for Project Managers: Coursera Project Network
  • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Analytical Solutions to Common Healthcare Problems: University of California, Davis

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