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Coding for Beginners Courses

Coding for beginners courses can help you learn programming fundamentals, syntax, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques. You can build skills in writing clean code, debugging, and understanding data structures. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio Code, and languages like Python or JavaScript, which are commonly used in web development and software engineering.


Popular Coding for Beginners Courses and Certifications


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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Debugging, Go (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Web3 Development for Beginners - No Coding Skills Required

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Software Development Tools, Transaction Processing, Web Development, Program Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Javascript, Application Deployment, Computer Programming, Market Dynamics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Dataflow, Storytelling, Game Design, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    The R Programming Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Scripting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Robotics, Control Systems, Computer Programming, Technical Communication, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Debugging, Data Storage, Real Time Data

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Vibe Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Programming Principles, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, LangChain, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Computer Programming, Application Development, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), No-Code Development, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Jupyter

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    PyCharm Course

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Application Development, Command-Line Interface

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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Design, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, File I/O, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Relational Mapping, Functional Design, Maintainability, System Configuration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
  • GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Web3 Development for Beginners - No Coding Skills Required: Packt
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
  • Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course: Packt
  • AI for Vibe Coding: AI CERTs
  • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
  • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan

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