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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.


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    Duke University

    Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Trading, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, File I/O, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Applied Machine Learning, Integrated Development Environments, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, z/OS, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Unix, IBM DB2, IBM Cloud, Data Management, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure Architecture, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, File Systems, Linux, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Simulation and modeling of natural processes

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Statistical Methods, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Mechanics, Physics

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    412 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, File I/O, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Matplotlib, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Test Automation, Continuous Integration, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, Data Modeling, DevOps, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming

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    209 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 1: Basic Concepts and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, Programming Principles, Electronics, Telecommunications, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Mathematical Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Mechanics, Vibrations, Simulations

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    391 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with R

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

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Research, User Centered Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, Target Audience, Agile Methodology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

    Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Unix, Scientific Visualization, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Unix Commands, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, NumPy, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, MySQL, Query Languages, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
  • Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application: Arizona State University
  • IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner: IBM
  • Simulation and modeling of natural processes: University of Geneva
  • Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Digital Signal Processing 1: Basic Concepts and Algorithms: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch: Coursera
  • Getting Started with R: Coursera
  • Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture: California Institute of the Arts

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