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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


  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Solution Design, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination, Computer Programming Tools

    ★ 4.4 (116) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Codio

    Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, File I/O, Build Tools, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Structures, File Systems, Computer Programming, Web Services, File Management, Java, Computer Science

    ★ 4.5 (197) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python I

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation, Computational Logic, Program Development, Code Reusability, Package and Software Management, Data Processing

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Matlab, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, User Interface (UI), Applied Machine Learning, Prompt Patterns, UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Dimensionality Reduction, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Programming Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Application Development, Data Access, Systems Development, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Application Design, UI Components, Program Development, Programming Principles, Database Application, Database Management, Databases, System Design and Implementation, Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    C# Programming for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Software Design, Game Design, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Application Design, Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (2.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    Programming with Golang

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Development, Computer Programming, Program Development

    ★ 2.7 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Getting Started - 1

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Linux

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Rust Programming - A Comprehensive Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), File I/O, Memory Management, Data Structures, Code Reusability, System Programming, Secure Coding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Programming in Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    ★ 4.3 (733) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Object-Oriented Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Development Methodologies, Distributed Computing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Edureka

    Rust Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development, System Programming, Maintainability

    ★ 3.6 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming courses

  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • Basic Programming in Python I: Northeastern University
  • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
  • Java Programming Masterclass: EDUCBA
  • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Programming with Golang: Edureka
  • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College
  • Rust Programming - A Comprehensive Course for Beginners: Packt
  • Introduction to Programming in Swift 5: LearnQuest

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