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    Learn the fundamentals of coding for various applications. Understand basic programming concepts and write simple programs in languages like Python and JavaScript.

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      Codio

      C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      952 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, File Management, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Application Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Data Security, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Algorithms, User Provisioning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Foundations of Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Interview Questions and Real-World Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Technical Design, Debugging, Problem Solving, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      JavaScript Fundamentals & The DOM

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, Data Structures, Application Deployment, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Programming and Application Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Functional Design, Debugging, Data Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Java Programming Fundamentals and Object-Oriented Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Eclipse (Software), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Visualization for Data Journalism

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Data Literacy, Color Theory, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files: Codio
    • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System
    • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
    • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera Project Network
    • Interview Questions and Real-World Applications: Packt
    • JavaScript Fundamentals & The DOM: Packt
    • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech
    • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University
    • Java Programming Fundamentals and Object-Oriented Concepts: Packt

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