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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.


Popular Beginner Coding Courses and Certifications


  • I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Security Controls, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, API Testing, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Change Control

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Notion for Beginners: Master the Core Features

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, No-Code Development, Organizational Skills, Content Management, Document Management, Productivity, File Management, Collaboration, User Accounts, Databases

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: High Voltage, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Control Systems, Test Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, Sustainable Technologies, Failure Analysis, Test Tools, Thermal Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Creativity, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Peer Review, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Technical Drawing, Color Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Calendar Management, Project Controls, Excel Macros, Project Performance, Resource Management, Timelines, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Capacity Management, Dependency Analysis, Consolidation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SAS

    Machine Learning Using SAS Viya

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, SAS (Software), Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, No-Code Development, Statistical Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Classification Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Computer Programming, Regression Analysis

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MedCerts

    Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Web Scraping with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Unstructured Data, Web Applications, Python Programming

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Applied Machine Learning

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • JavaScript Security Part 1: Infosec
  • Secure Software Development: Packt
  • Notion for Beginners: Master the Core Features: Skillshare
  • Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis: Starweaver
  • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Skillshare
  • Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced: Packt
  • Machine Learning Using SAS Viya: SAS
  • Introduction to Machine Learning with Python: Arizona State University
  • Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders: MedCerts
  • Web Scraping with Python: Duke University

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