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Free programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, JavaScript, and Ruby, along with foundational concepts such as algorithms and data structures. You can build practical skills in web development, software debugging, and creating applications, which are crucial for tackling real-world challenges.


Popular Free Courses Programming Courses and Certifications


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    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Pathology, Climate Change Programs, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Preventative Care, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Biology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Fundamentals in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, FinTech, Financial Data, Decision Intelligence, Financial Regulation, Banking, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Credit Risk, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Program Development

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Database Engineer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Systems, Databases, Database Application, Database Software, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, Data Presentation, SQL, Tableau Software, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development

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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Persistence, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Operational Databases, Query Languages, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Spatial Data Analysis, Python Programming, File I/O

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    111 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with AWS Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Model Evaluation, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Introduction to PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Office Administration, Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Cloud Applications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Storytelling, User Experience Design, Virtual Environment, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, OS Process Management, System Software, System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Systems, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, Systems Architecture, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, User Accounts, Security Controls, Data Sharing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Wrangling with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Web Scraping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, NumPy, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, English Language, Language Learning, Creativity

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • AI Fundamentals in Financial Services: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Python Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • Database Engineer Capstone: Meta
  • Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Getting Started with AWS Generative AI for Developers: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to PySpark: Edureka
  • Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word: SkillUp
  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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