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Programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, as well as concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development methodologies. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and writing efficient code. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and frameworks such as React or Django, that support developing web applications and software solutions.

Popular Programming Courses and Certifications


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    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Maintainability, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Case, Program Development, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming, Agile Methodology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Web Technologies and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Angular, OAuth, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Components, Cryptography, Data Validation, Unit Testing, Vue.JS, Development Testing, Data Security, Authentications, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Javascript, Security Strategy, Computer Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Olay

    Cosmetic Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Performance Testing, Customer Insights, Good Manufacturing Practices, Supply Management, Process Optimization, Quality Control

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Browser Compatibility, Web Development Tools, Software Installation, Automation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Package and Software Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, R (Software), Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Geospatial Mapping, Statistical Reporting, Data Wrangling, Graphing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging, Data Structures, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Graphical Tools

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to APIs in Google

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, JSON, Restful API, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Web Services, Authentications, Network Protocols

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of London

    Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Model Training, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Classification Algorithms, Computer Vision, Computer Programming, Regression Analysis

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Application Development, Integration Testing, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Data for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Model Training, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Ethics, Data Transformation, Model Optimization, Verification And Validation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra, Statistical Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming courses

  • Test-Driven Development Overview: LearnQuest
  • Web Technologies and Security: Codio
  • Cosmetic Product Development: Olay
  • Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup: Packt
  • Advanced Data Visualization with R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to APIs in Google: Google Cloud
  • Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System: University of London
  • Introduction to Machine Learning with Python: Arizona State University

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