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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Java, OS Process Management, Scala Programming, Servers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    507 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Access, Data Persistence, Unit Testing, Debugging, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Development Testing, Authorization (Computing), Test Case, Mobile Development, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Application Development, Functional Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Object-Oriented Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Development Methodologies, Distributed Computing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded C Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, C and C++, Software Development Tools, System Programming, Eclipse (Software), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Application Development, Functional Design, Programming Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to JavaScript Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Program Development, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Software Design, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Programming with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Vibe coding, Generative AI, GitHub, AI powered creativity, OpenAI, Machine Learning Methods, Development Environment, Innovation

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computational Logic, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Intermediate C++ Programming Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Vibe coding, API Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Functional Design, Maintainability, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Data Validation, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Build Tools, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Programming and Application Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Databases, Web Design and Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Systems, Database Development, Application Deployment, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Scripting Languages, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Javascript, Cloud Computing

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Object Oriented Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Advanced Programming in Swift: Meta
  • Object-Oriented Programming Concepts: LearnQuest
  • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Programming in Kotlin: Meta
  • Introduction to JavaScript Programming: Microsoft
  • Programming with Generative AI: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Foundations of Python Programming: Packt

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