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Free programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, JavaScript, and Ruby, along with foundational concepts such as algorithms and data structures. You can build practical skills in web development, software debugging, and creating applications, which are crucial for tackling real-world challenges.


Popular Free Courses Programming Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Simulations

    ★ 4.5 (336) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    The Complete Python Course

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Software Installation, Descriptive Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Diagram Design, Software Design, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Graphical Tools, UI Components

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Animations, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Data Structures

    ★ 4.9 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Frameworks, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Microsoft Development Tools, Computational Logic, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Code Free Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Unsupervised Learning, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Model Evaluation, No-Code Development, Software Installation

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Functional Design, Data Structures, Memory Management

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of London

    Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Web Applications, Game Design, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Musical Composition, Music, Multimedia, Graphics Software, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Programming Tools, Javascript

    ★ 4.1 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Management, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.4 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Linux

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

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

    Packt

    The Complete Carbon Programming Course

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Memory Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Debugging: Hunting and Squashing Bugs

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, File I/O, Test Case, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Development Environment, Technical Communication, Python Programming, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · 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 free courses programming courses

  • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • The Complete Python Course: Packt
  • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8: Packt
  • Code Free Data Science: University of California San Diego
  • Programming Languages Ⅰ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps: University of London
  • Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections: LearnQuest
  • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College

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