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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


  • M

    Meta

    Create the User Interface in Android Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Mobile Development, Kotlin, User Interface (UI), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Cross Platform Development, Event-Driven Programming, Animations, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.6 stars, 156 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (156) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Programming Principles, Development Testing

    4.8 stars, 68 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Computer Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Computational Thinking, Social Impact, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Programming Principles, Scientific Methods

    4.5 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with iOS App Development

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Development Environment, Knowledge of Apple Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Data 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning for Accounting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Unsupervised Learning, Text Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    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

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, File Management, Computer Programming Tools, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, C and C++, Systems Design, Data Maintenance, Data Storage Technologies, System Software, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Systems, Data Persistence, Command-Line Interface, Data Security

    4.7 stars, 76 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (76) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Blazor for Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Web Components, Microsoft Development Tools, Frontend Performance, Front-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Server Side, Debugging

    4.2 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Scalable Microservices for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Data Persistence, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications

    4.3 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (67) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    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 stars, 98 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Exploitation techniques, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.5 stars, 114 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (114) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create the User Interface in Android Studio: Meta
  • Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Computer Simulations: University of California, Davis
  • Get Started with iOS App Development: SkillUp
  • Machine Learning for Accounting with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
  • Blazor for Front-End Development: Microsoft
  • Scalable Microservices for Developers: Vanderbilt University

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