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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


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    IBM

    Build AI Agents using MCP

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Agentic systems, Context Management, Requirements Elicitation, Application Servers

    4.6 stars, 56 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Games, Sensors and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Geospatial Information and Technology, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Global Positioning Systems, Computer Graphic Techniques, Event-Driven Programming, Knowledge of Apple Hardware

    4.5 stars, 55 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    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

    4.6 stars, 80 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (80) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Databricks

    Introduction to Computational Statistics for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Databricks, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Probability, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Statistical Software, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Markov Model, Statistics, Statistical Programming, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Data Visualization, Python Programming

    4 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (109) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Medical Privacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Logistic Regression

    4.6 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Android graphics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Android Studio, Virtual Reality, Animations, Color Theory, Linear Algebra

    4.2 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Operations Research, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), Supply Chain Planning, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Pivot Tables And Charts, Applied Machine Learning, Plot (Graphics)

    3.7 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, OS Process Management, Linux, Systems Analysis, Test Tools, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Algorithms

    4.3 stars, 20 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (20) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Data and File Management

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Relational Databases, File I/O, File Management, Data Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Storage, Data Access, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming

    3.6 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.6 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    University of Michigan

    JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, JSON, Query Languages, SQL, Databases, Data Access, Natural Language Processing, Database Management, Data Storage, Python Programming, Scripting

    4.6 stars, 152 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (152) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Object-Oriented Java: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Java, Computer Programming, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Computer Science

    4.1 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    JavaScript Interview Prep: Real Coding Questions & Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Computational Logic, Front-End Web Development, Solution Design, Javascript, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Web Development, Technical Communication

    4.6 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Build AI Agents using MCP: IBM
  • Games, Sensors and Media: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (EE): LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Computational Statistics for Data Scientists: Databricks
  • Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis: Universiteit Leiden
  • Introduction to Android graphics: Imperial College London
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Supply Chain: LearnQuest
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Theory and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IBM COBOL Data and File Management: IBM
  • JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL: University of Michigan

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