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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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    Google

    Functions and Conditional Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Structures, File Management, Computer Programming, Data Store, Memory Management, Computer Science, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, GitHub, Computer Programming, Software Installation, System Configuration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    338 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Installation, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SQL Joins

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    186 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Peking University

    Java程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JUnit, Database Application, UI Components, C and C++, Data Access, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    210 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Programación Orientada a Objetos con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Test Automation, Development Testing, Diagram Design, Programming Principles, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    293 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Program Development, Software Installation, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

    Skills you'll gain: Taxonomy, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Algorithms, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    660 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    数据结构基础

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Science, C (Programming Language), Data Storage, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    251 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Functions and Conditional Statements: Google
  • C++ Basic Structures: Vectors, Pointers, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • Introduction to GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
  • Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python): University of Michigan
  • Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java: Universidad de los Andes
  • SQL Joins: Coursera
  • Java程序设计: Peking University
  • Python Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • Programación Orientada a Objetos con Python: Universidad Austral
  • البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون: University of Michigan

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