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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.


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Popular Basic Coding Courses and Certifications


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    DeepLearning.AI

    Probability & Statistics for Machine Learning & Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistical Inference, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize AI Prompts for Cost and Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Project Design, AI Enablement, Operational Efficiency, Cost Management, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    MCP for Leaders - Architecting Context-Driven AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Multimodal Prompts, Business Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Governance, Case Studies, Product Roadmaps

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Game Math - Affine Transformations

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Data Structures, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, General Mathematics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Excel VBA Macros: Automating Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Automation, Computer Programming Tools, Microsoft 365, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Data Science

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Tool Development and Integration

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Tool Calling, OAuth, AI Orchestration, Middleware, Generative AI Agents, Interoperability, API Gateway, Agentic Workflows, Software Development Tools, LLM Application, Application Programming Interface (API), Agentic systems, Authentications, Real Time Data, Data Persistence, Context Management, Business Logic, Software Testing, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Intermediate iOS Development with Swift Core Features

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Secure Coding, JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master Unity Android Game Development in 30 Days

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, GitHub, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, 3D Assets, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Market Research: Design Impactful Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Market Research, Customer Insights, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, User Research, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Probability & Statistics for Machine Learning & Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Optimize AI Prompts for Cost and Quality: Coursera
  • MCP for Leaders - Architecting Context-Driven AI: Packt
  • Advanced Game Math - Affine Transformations: Packt
  • Excel VBA Macros: Automating Tasks: Logical Operations
  • Advanced Tool Development and Integration: Coursera
  • Apply Intermediate iOS Development with Swift Core Features: EDUCBA
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Master Unity Android Game Development in 30 Days: Packt
  • Market Research: Design Impactful Surveys: Coursera

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