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      Ball State University

      Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures

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      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, React.js, Javascript, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Performance Tuning, Application Deployment, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Scripting, UI Components, Data Validation, Video Game Development, Debugging

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Analysis

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Data Storage, Computer Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic, Cross Platform Development, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Science, File Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      PyCharm Course

      Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Application Development, Command-Line Interface

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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Introduction to AI Tools for Coders and Programmers

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Copilot, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Code Review, Test Automation, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js, Unit Testing, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Node.JS, Debugging, Middleware

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Programming for a Networked World

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      The R Programming Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Transformation, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management, Animations

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Pseudocode, Simulations, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
    • JavaScript from Beginner to Expert 2.0: Packt
    • Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest
    • Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files: Codio
    • PyCharm Course: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to AI Tools for Coders and Programmers: Packt
    • Programming for a Networked World : Vanderbilt University
    • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
    • Python Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio

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