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Programming Courses

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


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    Packt

    Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Computational Logic, Software Installation, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming Tools, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Memory Management

    ★ 4.7 (534) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Java Programming, Application Development, Data Structures, Application Design, Software Testing, Program Development, Programming Principles, Systems Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages

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

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools

    ★ 4.6 (171) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Debugging, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Other Programming Languages

    ★ 4.3 (236) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Java Programming Fundamentals for Spring Boot Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, Spring Boot, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Data Structures, Model View Controller, Eclipse (Software), Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Data Storage, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Power of Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Graphics

    ★ 4.1 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), Peer Review, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.7 (7.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    R Programming: Setup and Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Processing, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Computational Logic, Data Analysis Software, Data Preprocessing, Software Installation, Data Science, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Program Development, FinTech, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.7 (188) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Code Reusability, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts: Packt
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
  • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Java Programming Fundamentals for Spring Boot Development: Board Infinity
  • Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections: LearnQuest
  • The Power of Object-Oriented Programming: University of Michigan
  • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego
  • R Programming: Setup and Data Processing: Logical Operations

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