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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

    Packt

    Python for OOP - The A to Z OOP Python Programming Course

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Problem Solving

    4.2 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Java Programming: Java Fundamental Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    4.4 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (180) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mobile Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Event-Driven Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Interactive Design, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Storage, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics

    4.7 stars, 172 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (172) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • L

    Logical Operations

    Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Business Process Automation, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export, Automation, Microsoft 365, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Computer Programming, Data Science, Performance Improvement, Query Languages, File Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Information Management, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Information Technology, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Operations Management, Business Operations, Inventory Control, Logistics, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Decision Making, Development Environment, Software Installation

    4.9 stars, 902 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (902) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.8 stars, 41K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (41K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Test Planning, Simulations, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Build Tools

    4.3 stars, 836 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (836) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, File I/O, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Technical Documentation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures

    4.7 stars, 6.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unix

    4.5 stars, 93 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (93) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Visualization, Data Store, Web Scraping, Database Management, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, SQL, File I/O, Test Case, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

    3.8 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.8 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Data Structures, Test Automation, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Tools, Test Case, Software Testing

    4.6 stars, 732 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (732) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python for OOP - The A to Z OOP Python Programming Course: Packt
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
  • Introduction to Java Programming: Java Fundamental Concepts: Coursera
  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel: Logical Operations
  • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(一)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Crash Course on Python: Google
  • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C: Duke University
  • Learn to Program: The Fundamentals: University of Toronto
  • Exploring C: University of Michigan

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