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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Cinematography, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    4.2 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Functional Design, Data Structures, Memory Management, System Implementation, Data Mapping

    4.7 stars, 18 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • S

    Simplilearn

    Programming with C

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Management, Memory Management, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File I/O, Program Development, File Management, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Computational Logic

    4.5 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • P

    Packt

    Crash Course on Embedded C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Memory Management, C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Development Environment

    4.9 stars, 1.9K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of London

    Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Web Applications, Game Design, Animations, Musical Composition, Music, Multimedia, Computer Programming, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Programming Tools

    4.1 stars, 55 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply C Programming to Build an Online Exam Portal

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Code Reusability, Computational Thinking, File Management, Programming Principles, C and C++, Program Development, Data Storage, Application Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Practical Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Structures, Data Storage, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, IT Automation, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, Problem Solving, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Rust Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Jenkins, Application Deployment, DevOps, LLM Application, Continuous Integration, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Test Case, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Command-Line Interface, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing

    3.9 stars, 313 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.9 (313) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming in C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, System Programming, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis

    4.5 stars, 102 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Systems Development Life Cycle, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Deployment, Database Software, Generative AI Agents, Programming Principles, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Systems, Generative AI, Package and Software Management, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Literacy, Analytics, digital literacy, Web Applications, Computer Programming

    4.7 stars, 475 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Linux, Scripting, Scripting Languages, grep, Unix Commands, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Debugging, Code Reusability, System Configuration, Data Processing, File I/O, User Interface (UI), IT Automation

    4.6 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • Programming Languages Ⅰ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Programming with C: Simplilearn
  • Crash Course on Embedded C Programming: Packt
  • Programming Languages, Part A: University of Washington
  • Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps: University of London
  • Apply C Programming to Build an Online Exam Portal: EDUCBA
  • Practical Python Programming: Chegg Skills
  • Rust Programming: Duke University
  • Programming in C: University of Michigan

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