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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.


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    Coursera

    Dashboard Development with Shiny: GenAI for Retail Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Data Wrangling, User Interface (UI) Design, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    Google

    Loops and Strings

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Regression Testing, Usability Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    C++ Interacting with the World and Error Handling

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, System Programming, Secure Coding, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Debugging, Interoperability, File I/O, Data Validation

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Patterns and Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Java, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, Conceptual Design

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Snowflake for Beginners: Make your First Snowsight Dashboard

    Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Data Storage, SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Benchmarking, Market Share

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Build an expense tracker app in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Chart.js, Python Programming, Data Modeling, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Advanced Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Workforce Management, Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Workforce Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Resource Allocation, Finance, Analytics, Production Planning, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Flask framework

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Applications, Package and Software Management, Web Frameworks, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Program Development, Python Programming

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Agentic systems, Generative AI, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Debugging

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Banking, Digital Assets, Cryptography, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Complex Problem Solving, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Fudan University

    基于Unity引擎的游戏开发进阶

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Cross Platform Development, Performance Tuning, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Android (Operating System), 3D Assets, Artificial Intelligence, Animations, Scripting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Dashboard Development with Shiny: GenAI for Retail Analysis: Coursera
  • Loops and Strings: Google
  • Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development: Board Infinity
  • C++ Interacting with the World and Error Handling: Infosec
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Patterns and Principles: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Snowflake for Beginners: Make your First Snowsight Dashboard: Coursera
  • Build an expense tracker app in Django: Coursera
  • Advanced Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Flask framework: Duke University
  • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University

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