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Programming Languages Courses

Programming languages courses can help you learn syntax, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. You can build skills in debugging, code optimization, and software development methodologies. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio Code, and frameworks like React or Django, that support creating robust applications and enhancing your coding efficiency.

Popular Programming Languages Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming in C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 104 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (104) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Debugging, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Other Programming Languages

    4.3 stars, 239 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (239) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Artificial Intelligence

    4.5 stars, 9.6K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (9.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

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

    4.7 stars, 4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic

    4.5 stars, 6.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Python Quick Start

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Development Environment, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Applied Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving

    4.2 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Semantic Analysis and Intermediate Code Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Semantic Web, Code Review, Debugging, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Building Codes, Java, Data Analysis, Front-End Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Software Installation, Development Environment, Digital Communications

    4.7 stars, 7.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Practical Python Programming

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Import/Export, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Data Structures, Data Persistence, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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