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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


  • 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
  • P

    Packt

    Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, JUnit, HTML and CSS, Object Oriented Design, Test Automation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Testing, Test Script Development, Integrated Development Environments, Web Design and Development, Test Data, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming, Web Development, Programming Principles

    4.5 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, C (Programming Language), File Management, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, OS Process Management, Build Tools

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Writing Java Application Code

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Software Development Tools, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Development, Program Development, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface

    4.4 stars, 61 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning

    4.4 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Model Training, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Classification Algorithms, Computer Vision, Computer Programming, Regression Analysis

    3.7 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Storage

    4.6 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Computer Science, Brainstorming

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Data Validation

    4.3 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Dive Deep into Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Design, File Management, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage, Computational Logic

    3.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Graphical Tools

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming courses

  • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
  • Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver: Packt
  • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College
  • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
  • Java Classes and Objects: Coursera
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis: Packt
  • Introduction to Machine Learning with Python: Arizona State University
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
  • Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O: SkillUp

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