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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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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    938 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn to code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Mobile Development, Web Applications, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Version Control, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding for Designers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Creative Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computer Hardware, Electronic Components, USB, Performance Tuning, Peripheral Devices, Real-Time Operating Systems, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera Project Network

    Mastering Streamlined Syntax: Efficient Kotlin Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Software Design Patterns, Debugging

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Language Learning, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Culture, Writing and Editing, Language Competency, Research, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Boost R Coding with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Version Control, Collaborative Software, AI Product Strategy, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Documentation, R Programming, Program Development, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering AWS CDK - Coding Cloud Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, API Gateway, Cloud Infrastructure, Development Environment, Serverless Computing, Software Development, System Configuration, Amazon S3, Infrastructure Security, Network Administration, Restful API, TypeScript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    846 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Algorithms, Control Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Simulations, Engineering, Python Programming, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Estimation

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

    Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    454 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Medical Terminology: Rice University
  • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
  • Creative Coding for Designers Using Python: University of Michigan
  • Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mastering Streamlined Syntax: Efficient Kotlin Coding: Coursera Project Network
  • Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary: University of California, Davis
  • Boost R Coding with GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
  • Mastering AWS CDK - Coding Cloud Architectures: Packt
  • Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network
  • Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry : University of Colorado Boulder

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