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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


  • C

    Coursera

    How to make invitations using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (45) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Codio

    Java Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Storage

    4.5 stars, 118 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Clemson University

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis

    4.2 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Management Systems, System Design and Implementation, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    2.9 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 2.9 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    C#程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Object Oriented Design, .NET Framework, Java, Programming Principles, Data Access, Database Management, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Graphics, Program Development

    4.5 stars, 53 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

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

    4.8 stars, 116 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Functional Design, Mathematical Software

    4.9 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    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

    4.4 stars, 84 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (84) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Robotics

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

    4.6 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    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

    3.6 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.6 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Storage, Development Environment

    4.9 stars, 34 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Typescript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Web Development Tools, React.js, Server Side, Javascript, Data Structures, Web Development, Programming Principles, Middleware, Scalability, Web Design, Computer Programming, Maintainability, UI Components

    4.6 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How to make invitations using Canva: Coursera
  • Java Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
  • C#程序设计: Peking University
  • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC: Coursera
  • How to Get Into Robotics: University of Leeds
  • IBM COBOL Data and File Management: IBM

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