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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 California, Irvine

    Networking and Security in iOS Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Objective-C (Programming Language), OAuth, Authentications, Mobile Development, Single Sign-On (SSO), Web Services, Secure Coding, Data Store, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Data Persistence

    4.5 stars, 255 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (255) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Cloud Applications, Business Communication

    4.2 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Writing Java Application Code

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Software Development Tools, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Development, Program Development, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface

    4.4 stars, 61 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Digital Signal Processing, Distributed Computing, C++ (Programming Language), Program Development, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Memory Management, Algorithms

    3.4 stars, 30 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.4 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • O

    Olay

    Cosmetic Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Performance Testing, Customer Insights, Good Manufacturing Practices, Supply Management, Process Optimization, Quality Control

    4.8 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Objective-C (Programming Language), Mobile Development, Application Development, Application Servers, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures

    3.8 stars, 79 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (79) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    JetBrains

    Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Scripting, Data Processing, Package and Software Management, Code Review, Computational Logic, NumPy, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis

    4.8 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Matlab, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Software, Mathematical Software, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Applied Mathematics, Data Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Decision Support Systems

    4.9 stars, 145 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (145) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Rstudio

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Installation, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Development

    4.6 stars, 146 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Model Training, Application Development, Data Capture

    4.6 stars, 132 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Tensorflow, Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Bayesian Network, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Model Optimization, Probability Distribution, Model Training, Sampling (Statistics), Data Transformation

    4.7 stars, 109 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (109) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    R Ultimate 2024 - R for Data Science and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Autoencoders, Shiny (R Package), Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Import/Export, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, R Programming, Model Training, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming courses

  • Networking and Security in iOS Applications: University of California, Irvine
  • Data Visualization with Python: Duke University
  • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
  • CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cosmetic Product Development: Olay
  • Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift: University of California, Irvine
  • Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding: JetBrains
  • Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations: University of Glasgow
  • Getting Started with Rstudio: Coursera
  • Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft

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