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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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    • K

      KodeKloud

      Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

      Skills you'll gain: YAML, Kubernetes, Containerization, Microservices, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Application Deployment, General Networking, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Coding with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Prompt Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Deep Learning, Debugging, Python Programming, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Packt

      Introduction to Java and Programming Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Docker

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Devops Tools

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Amazon

      Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, File Management, Data Import/Export, Maintainability, Debugging, Software Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      V

      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API), Transaction Processing, Persona Development, Collaborative Software, Secure Coding, Plan Execution

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Vanderbilt University

      Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Java Programming, File Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      800 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, iOS Development, Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Android Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Development, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Database Architecture, Scale, and NoSQL with Elasticsearch

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Scalability, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Cloud Applications, JSON

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Berklee

      Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Creativity, Peer Review, Electronic Media, Design Software, Media Production, Patch Management, File Management, System Requirements

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Database Administration, Cloud Services, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Apache Spark, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Databases, Data Lakes, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Apache Hadoop

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Red Hat

      Fundamentals of Ansible

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Automation, DevOps, System Configuration, Configuration Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
    • Coding with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
    • Introduction to Java and Programming Basics: Packt
    • Introduction to Docker: Google Cloud
    • Programming with Java: Amazon
    • AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python: Vanderbilt University
    • Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers: Vanderbilt University
    • Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps: IBM
    • Database Architecture, Scale, and NoSQL with Elasticsearch: University of Michigan
    • Creating Sounds for Electronic Music: Berklee

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