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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Practical JavaScript: From Scratch to React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Event-Driven Programming, Authentications, Node.JS, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Full-Stack Web Development, OAuth, Webpack, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Application Design, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Package and Software Management, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, UI Components, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Switches, General Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Architecture

    4.6 stars, 3.4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Introduction to Python for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Debugging, File I/O, Scripting, Python Programming, Web Applications, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, IT Automation, Web Development, Application Development, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Code Review, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Data Visualization, Document Management, Data Presentation, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, Data Compilation, Data Processing, AI literacy, Text Mining, Debugging, Data Transformation, Generative AI, File I/O, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 997 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (997) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Python Project for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Management, Databases, Unit Testing, Data Transformation, Data Access, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Pipelines, Maintainability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Style Guides

    4.6 stars, 861 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Robotics, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Estimation, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.7 stars, 3.6K reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Application Design, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Other Programming Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Functional Testing, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 3.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Diagnostic Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Radiology, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Markov Model, Decision Intelligence, Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 2.9K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistics, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    4 stars, 3.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Internet Of Things, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Wireless Networks, Hardware Design, Peripheral Devices, Electrical Wiring, Control Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Automation Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Systems, Computer Programming, Systems Engineering, Remote Access Systems, Interactive Learning

    4.7 stars, 4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Microservices with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Spring Boot, Restful API, Spring Framework, CI/CD, Data Persistence, Software Architecture, Software Design, Distributed Computing, Development Testing, Software Design Patterns, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, API Testing, Java Programming, API Design, Persistence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Practical JavaScript: From Scratch to React: University of Michigan
  • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Python for Beginners: SkillsBooster Academy
  • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Python Project for Data Engineering: IBM
  • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Functional Program Design in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • AI for Medical Diagnosis: DeepLearning.AI
  • Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA: Imperial College London

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