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      Simplilearn

      Jenkins training for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Software Configuration Management, DevOps, User Accounts, Git (Version Control System), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Software Installation, System Configuration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Data Structures, Scatter Plots, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Development Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Guitar for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Classical Music, Creativity

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      An Introduction to Programming using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting, Automation, Scripting Languages, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment

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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Computer Science, File Management

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      475 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to JavaScript Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Development, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Maintainability, Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      C# Object-Oriented Programming for Beginners in C# and .NET

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C# (Programming Language), Programming Principles, .NET Framework

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Email Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Information Management, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Debugging, Data Storage, Real Time Data

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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Computational Logic, Debugging, Computer Programming, Graphical Tools

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Programming with C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Management, System Programming, Algorithms

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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

    • Jenkins training for Beginners: Simplilearn
    • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
    • Guitar for Beginners: Berklee
    • An Introduction to Programming using Python: University of Leeds
    • Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
    • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest
    • Introduction to JavaScript Programming: Microsoft
    • C# Object-Oriented Programming for Beginners in C# and .NET: Packt
    • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course: Packt

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