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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


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    U

    University of Alberta

    Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Problem Management, Computer Science, Functional Testing

    4.3
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Debugging, Go (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting, Debugging

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    JetBrains

    Kotlin for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Spring Framework, Android Development, IntelliJ IDEA, Functional Design, Interoperability, Unit Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Unix Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Cape Town

    Julia Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Other Programming Languages, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Computer Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    436 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    R

    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Functional Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Computer Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    369 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • Kotlin for Java Developers: JetBrains
  • The Unix Workbench: Johns Hopkins University
  • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town
  • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Exploring C : University of Michigan

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