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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


  • P

    Packt

    Learn to Code with Ruby

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby on Rails, Debugging, Test Tools, Application Design, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Test Case, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Apple Xcode, Web Development, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Computer Programming Tools

    4.5 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Complete LangChain & LLMs Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Secure Against Network Intrusions

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Exploitation techniques

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Integration Testing, Continuous Integration, Docker (Software), Java, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Build Tools, Cloud-Native Computing, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Functional Design

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create corporate Newsletters with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Analysis, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing

    4.1 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (15) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Infosec

    Previous OWASP Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Threat Detection

    4.8 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Physics, Calculus

    4.4 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    EDUCBA

    PySpark & Python: Hands-On Guide to Data Processing

    4.4 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Automation

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cooperation, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Relationship Building

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    LangChain MasterClass: Build 15 LLM Apps with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Embeddings, AI Workflows, Data Processing, Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Application Development, Memory Management

    3.2 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.2 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Learn to Code with Ruby: Packt
  • The Complete LangChain & LLMs Guide: Packt
  • What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?: Imperial College London
  • Secure Against Network Intrusions: Google
  • Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment: SkillUp
  • Create corporate Newsletters with Canva: Coursera
  • Previous OWASP Risks: Infosec
  • Approximation Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • PySpark & Python: Hands-On Guide to Data Processing: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to DevSecOps: Board Infinity

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