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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


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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos

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

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    Rice University

    The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Diagram Design

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    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

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    Universidade de SĆ£o Paulo

    Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Program Development, Debugging, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Software Testing, Other Programming Languages, Prototyping

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Automation Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering, Data Ethics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Programming

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Practice Exam for CompTIA Tech+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Services, Network Security

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Java, Data Access, Data Store, Database Application, Database Development, Java Programming, Databases, Software Development, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming

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    Advanced Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Data and File Management

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Relational Databases, File I/O, File Management, Data Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Storage, Data Access, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ideation, Scripting, Social Sciences, Peer Review

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Science

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam:Ā Rice University
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Foundations & Concepts:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Practical Introduction to the Command Line:Ā Coursera
  • Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1:Ā Universidade de SĆ£o Paulo
  • How to Get Into Robotics:Ā University of Leeds
  • C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects:Ā Codio
  • Practice Exam for CompTIA Tech+ Certification:Ā IBM
  • Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC:Ā Coursera
  • IBM COBOL Data and File Management:Ā IBM

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