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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


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    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Network Model, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Web Services, Problem Solving, Geospatial Information and Technology, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction To Swift Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Memory Management, Application Development, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Functional Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    More C# Programming and Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Data Storage, C and C++, Game Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Open Source Programming - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Database Software, User Interface (UI), Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Database Management, Database Application, Scripting, Code Reusability, File I/O, Frontend Integration

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Scripting, Computational Logic, Program Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Object-Oriented Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Simulations, Application Development

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Packt

    Arduino Programming and Project Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Wireless Networks, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronic Components, Electronic Hardware, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Code Reusability, Hardware Design, Electronics, Program Development, Communication Systems, Programming Principles, Display Devices

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Web Scraping, Problem Solving

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Application Design, Data Structures, Application Frameworks, Data Management

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    75 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Programming With C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Performance Tuning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Python Programming for Quantum Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Quantum computing, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Package and Software Management, Jupyter, System Configuration

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Programming for a Networked World: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction To Swift Programming: University of Toronto
  • More C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
  • Open Source Programming - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Basic Programming in Python I: Northeastern University
  • Object-Oriented Programming in Python: Duke University
  • Arduino Programming and Project Development: Packt
  • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest
  • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: IBM

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