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Free programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, JavaScript, and Ruby, along with foundational concepts such as algorithms and data structures. You can build practical skills in web development, software debugging, and creating applications, which are crucial for tackling real-world challenges.

Popular Free Courses Programming Courses and Certifications


  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Animations, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Coordination

    4.4 stars, 117 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Python Programming Essentials Training

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Computational Logic, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation

    3.6 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python I

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation, Program Development

    4.1 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad ORT Uruguay

    ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Video Game Development, Software Engineering, Program Development, Programming Principles, Software Testing, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

    4.8 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Database Management, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, SQL, File I/O, Python Programming, Computer Programming, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, Technical Communication, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

    3.9 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.9 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Programming Language Design and Frontend Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Front-End Web Development, Software Development Tools, Java Programming, Build Tools, Debugging, Data Structures, Java, Requirements Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence

    4.5 stars, 337 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • P

    Packt

    Language Implementation: IDEs, Codegen, and Runtime

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Virtual Machines, Development Environment, Language Learning, Java Programming, Java, Identity and Access Management, Program Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Learn to Code with Ruby

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Ruby on Rails, Debugging, Test Tools, Application Design, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Apple Xcode, Web Development, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface

    4.5 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Animations, Data Structures, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creative Design, Computational Thinking, File I/O, Scripting, Algorithms

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Effective Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Software Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

    4.6 stars, 178 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • I

    International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

    Introduction to Programming with C Language

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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