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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 2

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Numerical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Applied Mathematics, Correlation Analysis, Integral Calculus, Statistical Analysis, Probability

    4.6 stars, 40 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security

    4.8 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Web Applications, Game Design, Animations, Musical Composition, Music, Multimedia, Computer Programming, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Programming Tools

    4.1 stars, 55 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Finance and Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Tax, General Finance, Payment Systems, Risk Mitigation, Payment Processing, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Hedge Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting

    4.5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering, Web Development

    4.5 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Cloud Applications, Business Communication

    4.2 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Electronic Components, Calculus, Electronics, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Trigonometry

    4.8 stars, 51 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Power Automate: Building and Managing Automated Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Process Optimization, Automation, Application Lifecycle Management, Business Process Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Document Management, Event-Driven Programming

    3 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Information Privacy

    4.6 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Beginners: Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Plot (Graphics), Python Programming, Data Store, Data Storage

    4.4 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • P

    Packt

    Master Microsoft Excel & 365 Apps: Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, Pivot Tables And Charts, Calendar Management, Excel Macros, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Collaborative Software, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Productivity Software, Email Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Collaboration, Presentations, Data Manipulation, Visual Basic (Programming Language)

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Splunk Administration and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Model Training, Incident Response, User Accounts, Machine Learning Methods, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Machine Learning Software, User Provisioning, Model Evaluation, Authorization (Computing), Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Security Management

    4.8 stars, 51 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (51) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 2: École Polytechnique
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12: Packt
  • Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps: University of London
  • International Finance and Accounting: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn Python: 1: Scrimba
  • Data Visualization with Python: Duke University
  • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University
  • Power Automate: Building and Managing Automated Workflows: Whizlabs
  • Developing Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • Python for Beginners: Data Structures: Coursera

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