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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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      IBM

      Python for Data Science, AI & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Data Collection, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pandas (Python Package), Programming Principles, Data Structures, NumPy, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Application Development

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Debugging, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Programming with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, Node.JS, Unit Testing, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Web Development, Computer Programming, JSON, Web Applications, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Package and Software Management, Functional Design, Front-End Web Development, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology, Revenue Cycle Management, Pathology, Conflict Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Copayment Collection and Processing, Emotional Intelligence, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records, Professional Development, Medical Privacy, Anatomy, Time Management, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Vital Signs, Payment Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Python Development

      Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Web Scraping, Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Integration Testing, Scripting, Debugging, DevOps, Data Structures, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Technical Communication, Automation, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C for Everyone: Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Technical Review, Data Structures, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Full Stack Software Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Node.JS, OpenShift, GitHub, Software Architecture, ChatGPT, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Microservices, Containerization, Responsive Web Design, React.js, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Flask (Web Framework), Jupyter, Professional Networking

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      The R Programming Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, R Programming, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Program Development, Data Manipulation, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Learn to Code: Fun with C#

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Business Logic, C# (Programming Language), Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Medical History Documentation, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Electronic Medical Record, Urology, Gynecology, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Psychology, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      885 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Privacy, Patient Registration, Employee Performance Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Organizational Change, Practice Management, Health Information Management, Budget Management, Performance Management, Copayment Collection and Processing, Human Resources, Medical Terminology, Medical Management, Data Management, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
    • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript: IBM
    • Programming with JavaScript: Meta
    • Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
    • C for Everyone: Programming Fundamentals: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • IBM Full Stack Software Developer: IBM
    • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
    • Learn to Code: Fun with C#: Coursera Instructor Network

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