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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Program Development, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Application Development, Data Storage, Scripting

    4.5 stars, 180 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Pearson

    Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Analysis, C and C++, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Automation, Program Development, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Code Reusability

    4.6 stars, 433 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, System Software, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Transaction Processing

    4.8 stars, 379 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (379) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    SAS

    Practical SAS Programming and Certification Review

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Statistical Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Access

    4.9 stars, 356 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (356) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Aesthetics

    4.2 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Pearson

    Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Relational Databases, Databases, Data Access, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Software Development, Command-Line Interface, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Arduino OOP—Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Hardware Troubleshooting, Program Development, Maintainability, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux

    4.4 stars, 58 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, LLM Application, Data-oriented programming, Program Development, Code Reusability, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (24) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    C# Programming Fundamentals and Development Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Software Versioning, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, C and C++, Application Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
  • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • Programming Generative AI: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Practical SAS Programming and Certification Review: SAS
  • Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Arduino OOP—Object-Oriented Programming: Packt
  • C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5: Dartmouth College

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