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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Cost Estimation, Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Estimation, Project Scoping, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Management, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Risk Management, Business Analysis Tools, Personalized Service, Learning Styles

    4.6 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Getting Started with CyberGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

    4.2 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, DevOps, Web Development

    4.3 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (105) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Query Languages, Web Frameworks, Web Applications, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Management, Authorization (Computing), Distributed Computing, Web Development Tools

    4.7 stars, 163 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Python: de cero a usuario

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Jupyter, Software Installation, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Mac OS, Programming Principles, Cross Platform Development, Software Documentation

    4.2 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Scripting, Test Script Development, Version Control, GitHub, Unstructured Data, Git (Version Control System), Scripting Languages, Automation, Shell Script, Email Automation, Unit Testing, File Systems, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Cloud API, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Productivity

    3.7 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    Oracle

    Oracle Cloud and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Application Deployment, Python Programming, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Human Capital

    4.8 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (60) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Processing, Data Ethics, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Transformation, JSON, Query Languages, Data Pipelines, Pandas (Python Package), Data Collection, Generative AI, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data

    4.5 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Technical Support and Services, Software Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Help Desk Support, System Support, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Code Review, Computer Programming

    3.6 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.6 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Anthropic

    Building with the Claude API

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, Model Context Protocol, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Anthropic Claude, Agentic systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Tool Calling, Embeddings, Model Evaluation

    4.7 stars, 155 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (155) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Creative Problem-Solving, Scaled Agile Framework, Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Conflict Management, Agile Software Development, Team Performance Management, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Innovation, Problem Solving, Project Controls

    4.4 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (95) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Application, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, SQL, Application Security, Security Controls, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Exploitation techniques, Encryption

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming courses

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Pearson
  • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Docker: Google Cloud
  • MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS: EDUCBA
  • Python: de cero a usuario: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Oracle Cloud and AI: Oracle
  • Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL: DeepLearning.AI
  • IBM COBOL Software Development Practices: IBM
  • Building with the Claude API: Anthropic

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