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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.


Popular Basic Coding Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Scrimba

    Generative AI for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Prompt Patterns, Model Context Protocol, LLM Application, Context Management, Debugging, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Cloud API, AI literacy, Token Optimization, Context Engineering, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development Tools, Software Development

    ★ 4.4 (234) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

    ★ 4.6 (301) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    EMT Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Respiration

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Indian School of Business

    Trading Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Securities Trading, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Cash Flows, Equities, Order Management, Order Entry, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Meta

    Marketing Analytics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Tools, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, Meta Ads Manager, Digital Marketing, Data Capture, Application Programming Interface (API), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, Data Integration, Analytics, Facebook, Data Analysis, Advertising

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Numerical Analysis, Systems Analysis, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Jupyter

    ★ 4.5 (808) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Timelines, Research

    ★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Biology, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

    ★ 4.8 (833) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Foundations of International Psychiatry

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Psychiatric Assessments, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychosocial Assessments, Intercultural Competence, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health, Culture, Interpersonal Communications

    ★ 4.7 (199) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Memory Management, System Software, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Peripheral Devices

    ★ 4.9 (533) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Conceptos y Herramientas para la Física Universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Physics, Integral Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Derivatives

    ★ 4.6 (430) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Risk Management Framework, Cryptography, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic coding courses

  • Generative AI for Web Development: Scrimba
  • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
  • EMT Foundations: University of Colorado System
  • Trading Basics: Indian School of Business
  • Marketing Analytics Foundation: Meta
  • Digital Signal Processing: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds: University of Alberta
  • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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