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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


  • P

    Packt

    HTML & CSS for Beginners – First Coding Step

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Web Development, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    ★ 4.8 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Dart Programming Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Program Development, Computational Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    C# Programming Fundamentals and Development Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Software Versioning, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Complete C# Programming Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C# (Programming Language), Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Environment, .NET Framework, Microsoft Development Tools, Code Reusability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Data Structures, Application Frameworks, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    C# Basics For Absolute Beginners in C# and .NET

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Microsoft Development Tools, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Computational Logic, Software Installation, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming Tools, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Solution Design, Program Development, Coordination

    ★ 4.4 (117) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Full-Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Code Reusability, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Git (Version Control System), Diagram Design, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language)

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Visual Studio, AI Enablement, Development Environment, Debugging, HTML and CSS, React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Installation

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Basics with Simple Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Web Development, Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, Microsoft Visual Studio

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Python for the Absolute Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Data Access, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.4 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

  • HTML & CSS for Beginners – First Coding Step: Packt
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • Apply Dart Programming Fundamentals for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • C# Programming Fundamentals and Development Environment: Microsoft
  • The Complete C# Programming Course for Beginners: Packt
  • C# Basics For Absolute Beginners in C# and .NET: Packt
  • Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts: Packt
  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Foundations of Coding Full-Stack: Microsoft
  • Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code: Microsoft

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