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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Java, Java Programming, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Application Development, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Memory Management

    4.2 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Practical Introduction to the Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Productivity, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 381 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (381) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Manipulating Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Software, Database Design, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Management Systems, Debugging, Data Management

    4.6 stars, 199 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Store, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Data Access, C and C++, Software Design, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    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
  • H

    H2O.ai

    Enterprise h2oGPTe Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Model Deployment, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Document Management, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Model Optimization, Workflow Management, Predictive Modeling, Data Integration, System Configuration

    4.4 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (50) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 69 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (69) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    KodeKloud

    Hands-On MLOps Fundamentals for ML Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Data Architecture, Model Training, Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, DevOps, CI/CD, Apache Spark, Pandas (Python Package), Deep Learning, Data Governance, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Flask (Web Framework), Grafana, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering Claude Code: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Tool Calling, Integrated Development Environments, Agentic Workflows, Software Development Tools, Code Review, AI Workflows, Software Development, GitHub, AI Personalization, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    4.4 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The STATA OMNIBUS: Regression and Modelling with STATA

    Skills you'll gain: Stata, STATA (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Logistic Regression, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Data Transformation, Graphing, Model Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Data Analysis : OpenAI Assistant API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Generative AI, OpenAI, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Practical Introduction to the Command Line: Coursera
  • Manipulating Data with SQL: Coursera
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Build AI Agents using MCP: IBM
  • Games, Sensors and Media: University of California, Irvine
  • Enterprise h2oGPTe Essentials: H2O.ai
  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hands-On MLOps Fundamentals for ML Engineers: KodeKloud
  • Mastering Claude Code: From Setup to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy

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