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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Vulnerability Scanning with Nmap: Network Scanning

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    From Data To Decision With AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, AI literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Scalability, Case Studies, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, ChatGPT, Decision Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, AI Integrations, Business Workflow Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Cost Reduction, Cost Containment, Innovation, Automation

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft R Programming for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Version Control, Leaflet (Software), Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, R (Software), Data Wrangling

    4.2 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Learn Angular Routing by building a Cocktails Application

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Authorization (Computing), JavaScript Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), TypeScript, Javascript, Web Development

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    COBIT 2019 Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), IT Management, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Governance, Performance Improvement, Program Implementation, Process Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology, Technology Strategies, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Capability, Organizational Structure, Risk Management

    4.6 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence, Data Store, Operational Databases, Object Oriented Design, Database Application, Data Access, Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Mapping, Software Installation, Data Modeling

    4.6 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Sales Analysis with Claude: Data Driven Sales Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Trend Analysis, Sales Presentations, Sales, Business Analytics, Sales Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, LLM Application

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Exception Handling in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Scripting, Python Programming, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 72 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (72) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Cloud Architecture Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

    4.6 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (37) · Beginner · 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

  • Vulnerability Scanning with Nmap: Network Scanning: Coursera
  • A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity: University of Maryland, College Park
  • CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services: Packt
  • From Data To Decision With AI: Vanderbilt University
  • How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy: STARWEAVER
  • Microsoft R Programming for Everyone: Microsoft
  • Learn Angular Routing by building a Cocktails Application: Coursera
  • COBIT 2019 Foundation: Packt
  • Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course: Packt
  • Sales Analysis with Claude: Data Driven Sales Analytics: Coursera

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