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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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    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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    Packt

    iOS 16 SwiftUI 3 Loan Tracker MVVM, CoreData, and CloudKit

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), iOS Development, Data Store, Maintainability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Cloud Storage, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Technical Writing for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Design Documents, Information Architecture, Writing, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Tools, Automation, Style Guides, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Interactive Design, Project Management Software, Diagram Design, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Python Mastery: Build Web Apps, Automate Tasks & Explore AI

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneurship: Scaling & GTM Growth Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Product Development, Market Opportunities, User Experience, Market Analysis, Sales Strategy, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Product Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Product Management, Market Research, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Implementing Open Policy Agent for Policy-Driven Control

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Policy Development, CI/CD, Policy Analysis, Open Source Technology, Cross Platform Development, Configuration Management, JSON

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Natural Gas

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Billing, Safety Standards, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Transportation Operations, Customer Service, Environmental Engineering, Systems Of Measurement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Virtualization, Unix, IBM DB2, IBM Cloud, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure Architecture, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, File Systems, Linux, Computer Architecture, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Practical Data Science with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Classification Algorithms, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Regression Analysis, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    UiPath

    Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Data Manipulation, Email Automation, Web Scraping, User Interface (UI), Business Process Automation, Automation, UI Components, Test Automation, Context Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Network Protocols, Data Import/Export, Software Development Tools, Data Management, Unstructured Data, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Application Deployment, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Introduction to Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, SQL, Relational Databases, Databases, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine
  • iOS 16 SwiftUI 3 Loan Tracker MVVM, CoreData, and CloudKit: Packt
  • Technical Writing for Software Developers: Packt
  • Python Mastery: Build Web Apps, Automate Tasks & Explore AI: Packt
  • Entrepreneurship: Scaling & GTM Growth Strategy : Creo Incubator
  • Implementing Open Policy Agent for Policy-Driven Control: Coursera
  • Natural Gas: University at Buffalo
  • IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner: IBM
  • Practical Data Science with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA): UiPath

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