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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


  • K

    KodeKloud

    Python for the Absolute Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

    4.7 stars, 146 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Programming Principles, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Display Devices, Robotics, Data Persistence, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Automation Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Data Storage

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Python 3 from Beginner to Expert - Learn Python from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Object Oriented Design, JSON, Program Development, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Scripting, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, Package and Software Management, Authorization (Computing), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Web Scraping, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    PCEP: Python Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Development Environment, Software Installation, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, System Configuration, Computer Programming, Software Development Tools, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing

    4.7 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Analysis, Program Development, Problem Solving, Debugging

    4.5 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Application Development, Android Development, Memory Management

    4.4 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics

    4.7 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    Object Oriented Development using C#

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C# (Programming Language), Program Development, Software Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Software Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Java, Query Languages

    3.8 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Java Classes and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Computer Programming

    4.6 stars, 54 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Python Programming, Program Development, Scripting, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Development Environment, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Arithmetic, Problem Solving

    4.5 stars, 36 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming courses

  • Python for the Absolute Beginner: KodeKloud
  • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera
  • Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course: Packt
  • Python 3 from Beginner to Expert - Learn Python from Scratch: Packt
  • PCEP: Python Setup: Logical Operations
  • Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System: University of London
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass: Packt
  • Core Java - Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
  • Object Oriented Development using C#: Jordan University of Science and Technology

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