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Programming Courses

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


  • 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, Animation and Game Design, Musical Composition, Music, Multimedia, Graphics Software, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Programming Tools, Javascript

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Code Reusability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    789 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Other Programming Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Code Reusability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    463 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Dynamic Programming Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Java Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Memory Management, Application Development, File Systems, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Data Store, Software Design, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    228 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Java Programming for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Memory Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    163 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, IT Automation, File I/O, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Scripting, Computational Logic, Program Development, Computer Programming, File Systems, Debugging, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Programming Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Functional Design, Context Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Python Programming Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Introduction to Programming with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, File I/O, Debugging, Data Processing, Application Development, Code Reusability, Maintainability, File Management, File Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Software Development, Virtual Machines, Cross Platform Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    275 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps: University of London
  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
  • Dynamic Programming Masterclass: Packt
  • Java Programming Fundamentals: IBM
  • Java Programming for Beginners: IBM
  • Python Programming Essentials: Packt
  • Introduction to Programming Using Python: Packt
  • Python Programming Foundations: Packt

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