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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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    Arm

    Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Debugging, Microarchitecture, Build Tools, Application Security, C (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Data Management, Secure Coding, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Modern American Poetry

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Social Justice, Art History, Oral Expression, Aesthetics

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Physics, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Calculus, Electrical Systems, Integral Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Informatics, Care Coordination, Analytics, Health Care Administration, Clinical Data Management, Data Analysis, Interoperability, Data Ethics, Health Systems, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Predictive Modeling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep (NCA-GENL): NVIDIA-Certified Generative AI LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Plot (Graphics), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Accounting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting Records, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Getting Started with Generative AI APIs

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Fine-tuning, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Token Optimization, File Management, Embeddings, Classification Algorithms, Application Development, Model Training, Python Programming

    3.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Automating Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, File I/O, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Engineering Practices, Data Preprocessing, Mathematical Software, Data Store

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Storyboard using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Animations, Graphic Design, Design and Product, Business, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Backend Development using ASP.Net

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Application Frameworks, Web Services, Middleware, Back-End Web Development, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Matlab, Software Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Model Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning

    4.9
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals: Arm
  • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
  • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law: Rice University
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective): Columbia University
  • Exam Prep (NCA-GENL): NVIDIA-Certified Generative AI LLMs: Whizlabs
  • Accounting Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Getting Started with Generative AI APIs: Codio
  • Automating Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Create a Storyboard using Canva: Coursera

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