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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Automation, LLM Application, AI literacy, Model Evaluation, Innovation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization with Plotly Express

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    269 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Blazor for Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Web Components, Microsoft Development Tools, Frontend Performance, Front-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Server Side, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Arte 3D y animación en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Computer Graphics, Music, Computer Graphic Techniques, Conceptual Design, Creativity, Data Import/Export

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Building Autonomous AI Agents with LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LangChain, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Context Management, Development Environment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    DDoS Attacks and Defenses

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Security Engineering, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Firewall, Digital Forensics, Anomaly Detection, Code Review, Network Routing, Linux Commands, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Control Systems, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Graphical Tools, Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

    Skills you'll gain: Risking, Machine Learning Methods, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Cloud Applications, Business Communication

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Beginners: Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Plot (Graphics), Python Programming, Data Store, Data Storage

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Alteryx, R (Software), Dashboard, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Debugging, Data Visualization, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations: Coursera
  • Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development": Vanderbilt University
  • Data Visualization with Plotly Express: Coursera
  • Blazor for Front-End Development: Microsoft
  • Arte 3D y animación en videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Building Autonomous AI Agents with LangGraph: Packt
  • DDoS Attacks and Defenses: University of Colorado System
  • Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots : Northwestern University
  • AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Data Visualization with Python: Duke University

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