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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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    LearnQuest

    Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Application Servers, Middleware, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Server Side, Code Reusability, Context Management, Transaction Processing, Business Logic, Query Languages

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Princeton University

    Алгоритмы, часть I

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Java Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Java, Memory Management, Simulations, API Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Cloud Deployment, Model Training, IBM Cloud, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Docker (Software), Machine Learning, Containerization, Data Science, Python Programming, Scalability, Design Thinking

    4.3
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    62 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (EE)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Web Development, Server Side, Application Frameworks, Network Protocols

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Building Autonomous AI Agents with LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LangChain, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Context Management, Development Environment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Data in a Model Car Database with MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, MySQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, SQL, Analytical Skills, Database Software, Technical Communication, Relational Databases

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Coding with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Programming, Debugging, Python Programming, Critical Thinking

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Estimation, Simulations, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Components, Scenario Testing, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Frontend Integration, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MongoDB, User Interface (UI) Design, Secure Coding, Middleware, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), jQuery, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    系统平台与计算环境

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Computer Networking, System Software, Computer Systems, Network Architecture, OS Process Management, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, General Networking, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, Computer Literacy, Computational Logic, Computing Platforms, Programming Principles, Memory Management, Computer Hardware, Informatics

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA): LearnQuest
  • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork: Coursera
  • Алгоритмы, часть I: Princeton University
  • AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment: IBM
  • Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (EE): LearnQuest
  • Building Autonomous AI Agents with LangGraph: Packt
  • Analyze Data in a Model Car Database with MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Coding with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder

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