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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


  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Language Competency, Literacy, English Language, Intellectual Property

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Generative AI with Vertex AI: Build a customer chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Text Mining, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Jupyter, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

    ★ 4.1 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Kaizen Event: Become a Certified Kaizen Event Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Kaizen Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Team Building, Team Management, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Monitoring

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Digital Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Maintainability, Layout Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Creative Design, Usability, User Experience Design, Code Reusability, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Glasgow

    Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Data Visualization, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematical Software, Data Literacy, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis

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

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

    Packt

    AI Enhancement with Knowledge Graphs - Mastering RAG Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, LLM Application, Embeddings, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, Data Integration, Graph Theory, Query Languages, Interactive Data Visualization, Development Environment

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Interactive Brokers

    ESG-focused Financial Products

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Financial Analysis, Social Impact, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Applied Machine Learning, Market Dynamics

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

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

    KodeKloud

    Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Devops Tools, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Open Source Technology, Software Installation

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Codio

    Multimodal Generative AI: Vision, Speech, and Assistants

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, OpenAI, Image Analysis, Generative AI, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Application Programming Interface (API), Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, File Management

    ★ 3.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Board Infinity

    Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Security Strategy, Data Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Encryption, Authentications, Penetration Testing, Data Management

    ★ 3.6 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Game Development: HTML to Unreal Engine Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS

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

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

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introducción a SQL y bases de datos relacionales

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Systems, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Access, Secure Coding, Data Manipulation

    ★ 3.1 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Writing Practice: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Generative AI with Vertex AI: Build a customer chatbot: Coursera
  • Kaizen Event: Become a Certified Kaizen Event Specialist: Packt
  • Learn UI Design: Scrimba
  • Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI: University of Glasgow
  • AI Enhancement with Knowledge Graphs - Mastering RAG Systems: Packt
  • ESG-focused Financial Products: Interactive Brokers
  • Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Multimodal Generative AI: Vision, Speech, and Assistants: Codio
  • Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services: Board Infinity

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