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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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    Codio

    Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Science, File Management

    4.4
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SQLServer for Beginners: Database Design & CRUD Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Business Requirements, Web Applications

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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner 汉字

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Vocabulary, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Power BI for Beginners: Build your First Report

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Microsoft Power Platform

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprint Reading, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Google Ads for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment

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    KodeKloud

    Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Microservices, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), DevOps, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Payment Processing and Collection, CPT Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Billing, Revenue Management, Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid

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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Introductory Spanish for the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Language Learning, Business Communication, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • Python Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • SQLServer for Beginners: Database Design & CRUD Operations: Coursera
  • Programming for a Networked World : Vanderbilt University
  • Chinese Characters for beginner 汉字: Peking University
  • Power BI for Beginners: Build your First Report: Coursera
  • AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics: Coursera
  • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera
  • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding : Johns Hopkins University

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