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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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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    486 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Android Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Mobile Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    342 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Parallel Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Java, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Google Ads for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    5.8K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Development, Android Studio, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Functional Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

    Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Pain Management, Physiology, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Thermal Management, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to JavaScript Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Development, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Maintainability, Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    346 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Cryptography, Java Programming, Linear Algebra

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    SAS

    Advanced SAS Programming Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Statistical Programming, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HDFS Architecture and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, File Systems, Big Data, Java, Data Structures, Infrastructure Architecture, File Management, Systems Architecture, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Development Environment, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), API Design, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Technical Documentation, Computer Programming, System Programming, Generative AI, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin: Meta
  • Parallel Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera
  • Advanced Programming in Kotlin: Meta
  • Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to JavaScript Programming: Microsoft
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
  • Advanced SAS Programming Techniques: SAS

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