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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


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Deep Learning Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Evolutionary Computation and its Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Applied Mathematics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Transforming higher education with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Higher Education, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, LLM Application, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Prototypes in Figma: Creating an Initial Low Fidelity Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Prototyping, Web Design, Application Design, User Accounts

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Relative Motion Kinematics and Kinetics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn to Code with Ruby

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby on Rails, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Software Documentation, Testability, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Scripting, Apple Xcode, Web Development, Program Development, Package and Software Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Data Governance with Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Metadata Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Cleansing, Databricks, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Redshift, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Integration, Data Validation, Fraud detection

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    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Climate and Climate Change in New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Data Collection, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Application of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Dictionary, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Scripting, File I/O, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting Languages

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Differential Equations Part II Series Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, File I/O, NumPy, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Deep Learning Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • Evolutionary Computation and its Applications: University of Glasgow
  • Transforming higher education with Generative AI: Lund University
  • Prototypes in Figma: Creating an Initial Low Fidelity Design: Coursera
  • Spacecraft Relative Motion Kinematics and Kinetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn to Code with Ruby: Packt
  • Data Governance with Databricks: Whizlabs
  • Climate and Climate Change in New Jersey: American Museum of Natural History
  • Cyber Security: Application of AI: Macquarie University
  • BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: University of Colorado Boulder

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