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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


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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C ++

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Manipulation

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

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

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Software Testing, Code Reusability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Programming with C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, Unity Engine, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, ASP.NET, Computer Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Services, Database Application, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Development, Software Installation, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Video Game Development, Design and Product, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    C Programming Bootcamp - The Complete C Language Course

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Programming with C

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

    4.4 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Program Development, Computer Programming

    4.8 stars, 3.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Full-Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Code Reusability, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language)

    4.7 stars, 235 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (235) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

    4.1 stars, 80 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, File I/O, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures

    4.7 stars, 6.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Software Development, Automation, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

    4.6 stars, 118 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (118) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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