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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


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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Context Engineering, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Expense Reports, Communication, Planning, Marketing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Libertarian Free Will

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Sensory Systems Analysis, Culture, Mindfulness, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Decision Intelligence, Physiology, Human Development, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Experimentation

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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Bioinformatics, Encryption, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Object Oriented Programming with C++

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Programming Principles, Software Documentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Software Documentation, Development Testing, Code Reusability, Vibe coding, Programming Principles, API Design, Program Development, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Functional Design, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build Interactive E-Learning Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Learning Management Systems, Course Development, Interactive Learning, Educational Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Interactive Design, Instructional Design, Train The Trainer, No-Code Development, Education Software and Technology, Web Content, Design and Product, Web Design and Development, Data Sharing, Functional Design, Data Import/Export, Content Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Storage, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Jupyter

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to R Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Jupyter, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Programming with Generative AI

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

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Application Deployment, Workflow Management, IBM Cloud, No-Code Development, Self Service Technologies, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Generative AI, Context Management, Operational Efficiency, WordPress

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Create eLearning Courses with Articulate Storyline 360

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Graphic and Visual Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • ChatGPT: Master Free AI Tools to Supercharge Productivity: Vanderbilt University
  • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Object Oriented Programming with C++: Microsoft
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming: Microsoft
  • Build Interactive E-Learning Courses: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to R Programming for Data Science: IBM
  • Programming with Generative AI: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

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