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      Packt

      Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Problem Solving, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Random Forest Algorithm, Program Development, Network Analysis, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C for Everyone: Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, C (Programming Language), Code Review, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Integrated Development Environments, Software Technical Review, Algorithms

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Transformation, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Development Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

      3.8
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      JavaScript Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Scripting, Web Development, Web Applications, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Git (Version Control System), Application Programming Interface (API)

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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Programming with CSS, Javascript and HTML

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Server Side, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C for Everyone: Structured Programming

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Data-oriented programming, Algorithms, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      781 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Programming Fundamentals in Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Python Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Program Development, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Programming in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Algorithms, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Hosting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Programming with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Scripting, JSON, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Program Development, Front-End Web Development, Functional Design

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin

      Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Android Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Mobile Development, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Crash Course on Embedded C Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Software Installation, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass: Packt
    • C for Everyone: Programming Fundamentals: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
    • JavaScript Programming Essentials: IBM
    • Programming with CSS, Javascript and HTML: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • C for Everyone: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Programming Fundamentals in Swift: Meta
    • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Programming in Python: Meta
    • Programming with JavaScript: Meta

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