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Beginner Coding Courses

Beginner coding courses can help you learn programming fundamentals, syntax, algorithms, and basic 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) for coding, and platforms for collaborative coding projects. You'll also explore languages such as Python, JavaScript, or HTML/CSS, which are commonly used in web development and software applications.


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Popular Beginner Coding Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, DevSecOps, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Application Security, Encryption, IT Security Architecture, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Software Development, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Controls, Software Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Amazon

    Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Maintainability, Debugging, Data Structures

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Presentations, Generative AI, Identity and Access Management, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    836 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    How To Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Video Editing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    310 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    438 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Threat Modeling, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Security Software, Systems Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Technical Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    438 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, MongoDB, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, IBM Cloud, Query Languages, Data Modeling, JSON, Scalability, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    375 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Customising your models with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Model Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    196 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Rust Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Test Case, Software Testing, Data Structures, Debugging, GitHub, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, System Programming, Software Documentation

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    225 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Data Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    229 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    464 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cyber Security: DevOps: Macquarie University
  • Programming with Java: Amazon
  • Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot: Microsoft
  • How To Visualize Your Data Using Microsoft Powerpoint: Coursera
  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • Secure Software Design: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to NoSQL Databases: IBM
  • JavaScript Security: Infosec
  • Customising your models with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
  • Rust Fundamentals: Duke University

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