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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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    Codio

    Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Java Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SQL Joins

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

    4.5
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    186 reviews

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    Fundação Lemann

    Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Learning Management Systems, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, User Accounts

    4.7
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    125 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Program Development, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Software Development, Software Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Game Design, Animations, Animation and Game Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Ciencia de datos energéticos

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Mining, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.8
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (I)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    3.1
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python)

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Practical Introduction to the Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Productivity, Computer Programming

    4.5
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Data and File Management

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Relational Databases, File I/O, File Management, Data Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Storage, Data Access, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming

    3.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • Java Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • SQL Joins: Coursera
  • Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!: Fundação Lemann
  • برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة: The University of Edinburgh
  • Ciencia de datos energéticos: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (I): Tsinghua University
  • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
  • Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python): University of Michigan
  • C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio

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