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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application

      Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      916 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      AngularJS for Beginners: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Development Environment, Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Model View Controller, UI Components, Web Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      HTML for Beginners: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Development, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Storage, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      377 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      Packt

      Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Python for Beginners: Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Plot (Graphics), Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Storage

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Trello for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, User Accounts

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, UI Components, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Data Validation

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program: Coursera Project Network
    • Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Computer Programming : University of London
    • AngularJS for Beginners: Getting Started: Coursera Project Network
    • HTML for Beginners: Getting Started: Coursera Project Network
    • Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays: Coursera Project Network
    • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8: Packt
    • Python for Beginners: Data Structures: Coursera Project Network

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