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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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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology I

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Urology, Anatomy, Physiology

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    768 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Payment Controls and Approvals

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Financial Controls, Regulatory Documents, Auditing, Payment Processing and Collection, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Internal Controls, Transaction Processing, Compliance Auditing, Verification And Validation, Document Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Health Informatics, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Specimen Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Team Management, Organizational Strategy, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Target Audience, Business Communication, Report Writing, Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Writing and Editing, Tactfulness, Diplomacy, Customer Complaint Resolution, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Communication Strategies, Editing, Proofreading

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fine-tuning Text Models with PEFT

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, Transfer Learning, Performance Tuning, Development Environment, Natural Language Processing, Jupyter

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft OneNote (Desktop App)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Outlook, Collaborative Software, Document Management, File Management, Content Management, Version Control, Data Sharing, Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy, Journals, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Computer Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Minimal CMake

    Skills you'll gain: Build Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Configuration Management, Unit Testing, Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Test Tools, Maintainability, Development Environment, Cross Platform Development, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Software Engineering, Software Installation, Dependency Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Command Clinic Crises: Respond Like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Emergency Departments, Medical Emergency, Emergency Response, Triage, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Patient Communication, Patient Coordination, Patient Safety, Incident Response, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Audit Expenses: Comply, Explain, and Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Travel Arrangements, Auditing, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Cost Control, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Fraud detection, Decision Making, Document Management, Record Keeping, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Ultimate Linux Bootcamp for DevOps SRE & Cloud Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Network Support, TCP/IP, Service Management, Network Troubleshooting, Site Reliability Engineering, IT Automation, Hardware Architecture, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Data with Advanced Minitab Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
  • Payment Controls and Approvals: Coursera
  • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
  • Effective Business Writing: Logical Operations
  • Fine-tuning Text Models with PEFT: Coursera
  • Microsoft OneNote (Desktop App): Logical Operations
  • Minimal CMake: Packt
  • Command Clinic Crises: Respond Like a Pro: Coursera
  • Audit Expenses: Comply, Explain, and Apply: Coursera

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