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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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      Edureka

      GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging

      Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Mainframe Computing, Integrated Development Environments, File Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PwC India

      Transfer Pricing: Basic concepts and compliances

      Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Tax, Tax, Document Management, International Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Building Basic English Skills A1/A2

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Literacy, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Nutrition and Diet, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Linux Foundations and Basic System Administration

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, File Management, System Configuration, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Virtual Machines, User Accounts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Introduction to jQuery and Basic Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Web Applications, Data Validation, Animations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Code Review, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      532 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Coding With Cody Sourcegraph: Optimise Open Source Code

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Open Source Technology, Integrated Development Environments, Code Review, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Javascript

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      RStudio for Six Sigma - Basic Descriptive Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Import/Export, Pareto Chart, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Box Plots, R Programming, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Data Modeling, Databases, Data Integrity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Browser Compatibility, Software Installation, Automation, Python Programming, File Management, Development Environment, Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Introduction to Unity and Basic C# Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding: Edureka
    • IBM COBOL Basic Testing and Debugging: IBM
    • Transfer Pricing: Basic concepts and compliances: PwC India
    • Building Basic English Skills A1/A2: University of California, Davis
    • Linux Foundations and Basic System Administration: Packt
    • Introduction to jQuery and Basic Concepts: Packt
    • Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
    • Coding With Cody Sourcegraph: Optimise Open Source Code: Coursera Project Network
    • RStudio for Six Sigma - Basic Descriptive Statistics: Coursera Project Network
    • Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL: University of Michigan

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