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Free programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, JavaScript, and Ruby, along with foundational concepts such as algorithms and data structures. You can build practical skills in web development, software debugging, and creating applications, which are crucial for tackling real-world challenges.


Popular Free Courses Programming Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Database Architecture and NoSQL at Scale with Deno

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Cloud Applications, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Data Store, Database Management, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Database Software, SQL, Database Application, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Development Environment

    ★ 4.3 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Information Management, Health Technology, General Networking, Culture

    ★ 4.8 (204) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Kubernetes, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Performance Management, Capacity Management, Istio, Scalability, API Testing, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Apache Cassandra, Application Deployment, Patch Management, Proxy Servers, Data Security, Cloud Deployment, Package and Software Management

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Facility Operations, Events and Conferences, Calendar Management, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Financial Data, Business Analytics, Driving engagement, Analytics, Data Management, Scheduling, Labor Relations, Workforce Management, Data Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Scalable Microservices for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Application Programming Interface (API), Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Data Persistence, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications, Application Frameworks

    ★ 4.3 (66) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    BIM Coordination

    Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Engineering Analysis, Structural Analysis, Coordination, Autodesk, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Construction, Collaborative Software, Animations, Technical Standard

    ★ 4.6 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Procedures, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.5 (317) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AI-102: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Solutions, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Computer Vision, OpenAI, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Key Management, Python Programming, Model Evaluation

    ★ 3.4 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, AI Integrations, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development

    ★ 4.6 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Layout Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Persona (User Experience), Typography, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Color Theory

    ★ 4.1 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Android App Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Jetpack, Version Control, Android Development, Android Studio, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, Application Design, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Kotlin, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Flows, Data Access, Information Architecture

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Database Architecture and NoSQL at Scale with Deno: University of Michigan
  • Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders: University of Minnesota
  • Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management: The State University of New York
  • Scalable Microservices for Developers: Vanderbilt University
  • Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • BIM Coordination: L&T EduTech
  • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Exam Prep AI-102: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate: Whizlabs
  • Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design: University of Michigan

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