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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.


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    Packt

    Core WordPress Development Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Data Management, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Development, Information Architecture, Application Security, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Kanban for Software Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Project Estimation, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Estimation, Process Optimization, Backlogs, User Story, Process Improvement, Resource Utilization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud Computing Technologies - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Terraform, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon S3, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Database Management, Scalability, Virtual Machines, Databases, Virtualization, Command-Line Interface

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Python for Data Visualization and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Plotly, Scientific Visualization, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Credit Risk Modeling - IT Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Trend Analysis, Bankruptcies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Generative AI for Developers: All you need to know!

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, OpenAI API, Generative Model Architectures, AI Workflows, Application Development, Business Process Automation, Web Applications, Scripting, Python Programming, Test Script Development, Tool Calling, AI Enablement, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Jupyter

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Cultivating a Scriptural Imagination

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Teaching, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation, Research, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Python Modules and File Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Python Programming, File Management, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Simulations

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    Duke University

    Understand Big O Notation in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Performance Analysis, Simulations, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Animations, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, UI Components, Interaction Design, Mockups, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    HTML - Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Generative AI & Governmental Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Large Language Modeling, Governmental Accounting, Unstructured Data, LLM Application, Financial Data, Generative AI, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Financial Reporting, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Core WordPress Development Concepts: Packt
  • Kanban for Software Project Management: Packt
  • Cloud Computing Technologies - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Python for Data Visualization and Analysis: Edureka
  • Advanced Credit Risk Modeling - IT Sector: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI for Developers: All you need to know!: Pearson
  • Cultivating a Scriptural Imagination: Duke University
  • Mastering Python Modules and File Systems: EDUCBA
  • Understand Big O Notation in Python: Duke University
  • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff: Skillshare

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