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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Scalability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI Ops: Running Powerful Generative AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Risking, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Data Security, Enterprise Architecture, Executive Presence, Professional Development, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Financial Forecasting, Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Terraform, Incident Management, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Stream Real-Time Geo

    Skills you'll gain: Leaflet (Software), Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Internet Of Things, Systems Integration, Frontend Performance, Javascript, Network Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    Integral Calculus & The Fundamental Theorem

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Calculus, Analytical Skills, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to QuickBooks Online & Setting Up Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Workflow Management, Accounting Records, Accounting Software, Small Business Accounting, Inventory Management, Financial Accounting, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Inventory Control Systems, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Balance Sheet, Invoicing, Cash Control, Billing & Invoicing, Expense Management, Vendor Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Agile Scrum Master L1 – Certification & Mock Exams

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Project Management, Team Management, ChatGPT, Stakeholder Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Project Sales: Excel Forecasting Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Business Planning, Excel Formulas, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Revenue Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sales Management, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Financial Modeling, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Behavioral Design Patterns in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Code Review, System Design and Implementation, C and C++

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Unify Multimodal Data with Automated ETL

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Scalability, Feature Engineering, Extract, Transform, Load, Workflow Management, AI Workflows, Data Integration, Database Design, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Observability Engineering: Metrics, Logs, and Traces

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, Prometheus (Software), Site Reliability Engineering, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Reliability, Application Performance Management, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Distributed Computing, Anomaly Detection, Performance Metric, Service Level, Microservices, Systems Analysis, Performance Analysis, Issue Tracking, Containerization, Incident Response, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part A: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • GenAI Ops: Running Powerful Generative AI Systems: Coursera
  • Stream Real-Time Geo: Coursera
  • Integral Calculus & The Fundamental Theorem: University of Huddersfield
  • Introduction to QuickBooks Online & Setting Up Your Business: Packt
  • Agile Scrum Master L1 – Certification & Mock Exams: Packt
  • Project Sales: Excel Forecasting Functions: Coursera
  • Behavioral Design Patterns in C++: Packt

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