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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

    Getting Started with R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    387 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Hello, Python!

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Systems Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Test Script Development, Electronics Engineering, Verification And Validation, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Functional Design, Test Tools, Development Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Simulations, Functional Testing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    629 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Report Writing, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Research Reports, Model Optimization, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operational Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Inventory Control, Case Studies, Process Optimization, Algorithms, Project Design, Machine Learning, Business Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    734 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    Total Seminars

    Getting It Done with AI: AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, Anthropic Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Decision Intelligence, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), digital literacy, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    609 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    2

    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Application Development, Computer Systems, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Computer Hardware, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    629 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    SQL for Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Databases, R Programming, R (Software), Data Science, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Python Programming, Calculus, Mechanics, Vibrations, Simulations, Derivatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    392 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Developing Mobile Apps with Flutter

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React Native, Application Development, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Mobile Development Tools, UI Components, User Story, User Interface (UI), Database Application, Android Development, Databases, Cloud Applications, Database Software, Other Mobile Programming Languages, Database Management, Database Management Systems

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Analytics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, LLM Application, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Requirements, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Productivity Software, Google Workspace

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    218 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    785 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started with R: Coursera
  • Hello, Python!: Google
  • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Operations Research: National Taiwan University
  • Getting It Done with AI: AI Essentials: Total Seminars
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • SQL for Data Science with R: IBM
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Developing Mobile Apps with Flutter: IBM

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