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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


  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Software Development Tools, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Human Computer Interaction, Program Development, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    288 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, General Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    584 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Columbia University

    Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Credit Risk, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Core

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Business Logic

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Data Storage, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    Oracle

    Oracle Java Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Oracle Cloud, Computer Programming, Cloud Development, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Code Reusability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Debugging, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Data Persistence, Algorithms, Data Management, Computational Logic

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Computer Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    552 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, File I/O, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, DevOps, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    210 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, Code Reusability

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program: Coursera
  • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University
  • Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing: Columbia University
  • IBM COBOL Core: IBM
  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • Oracle Java Foundations: Oracle
  • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera
  • Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide: Packt
  • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto

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