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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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    Packt

    Advanced C++ Features and Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Algorithms, Simulations

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Reporting and Advanced Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Test Script Development, Technical Communication, Scripting, Technical Writing, Automation, Technical Consulting, Security Controls

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Databricks Machine Learning Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Databricks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Spark, Applied Machine Learning, PySpark, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Application Deployment, Model Evaluation, Real Time Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Transform Your Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Anthropic Claude, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, ChatGPT, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Copilot, Business Analytics, Presentations, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Change Management, Quality Assurance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Containerize Spring Boot CRUD with Docker and Docker Compose

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Development Environment, Spring Boot, CI/CD, DevOps, Microservices, Debugging, MongoDB, Restful API

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Unsupervised Learning and Its Applications in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Autoencoders, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Marketing, Statistical Machine Learning, Target Audience, Python Programming, Market Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    React Beginner Project: Build a Movie Search App

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Application Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Restful API

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Tidy Messy Data using tidyr in R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Cleansing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Management, Pivot Tables And Charts

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Alibaba Cloud Native Solutions and Container Service

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, Cloud Management, DevOps, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Data Migration, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Portfolio Managers: Smarter Asset Allocation

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, AI Enablement, Investment Management, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Real Time Data, Correlation Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Measures of Central Tendency

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Graphing, Arithmetic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced C++ Features and Data Structures: Packt
  • Reporting and Advanced Practices: Packt
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
  • Databricks Machine Learning Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Generative AI: Transform Your Management Consulting: IBM
  • Containerize Spring Boot CRUD with Docker and Docker Compose: Packt
  • Unsupervised Learning and Its Applications in Marketing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • React Beginner Project: Build a Movie Search App: Scrimba
  • Tidy Messy Data using tidyr in R: Coursera
  • Alibaba Cloud Native Solutions and Container Service : Alibaba Cloud Academy

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