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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Shell Programming Essentials

    ★ 5 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Reporting, Data Import/Export, Data Validation, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

    ★ 4.6 (796) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Computer Science, Software Testing, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Graph Theory, C and C++, Computational Logic, Memory Management

    ★ 4.5 (7.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Debugging, Go (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, C and C++, Algorithms

    ★ 3.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, 3D Assets, Game Design, Software Documentation, UI Components, Code Reusability

    ★ 4.5 (212) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Programming for Beginners with Lua and Love2D

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Development Environment, UI Components, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Computational Logic, Code Reusability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • E

    Edureka

    Programming with Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Memory Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Code Reusability, Back-End Web Development, System Programming, Web Frameworks, Web Development, Web Servers, Software Documentation, Scalability, Integrated Development Environments, Data Analysis, Maintainability, Network Protocols, Application Development

    ★ 3.7 (28) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    C Programming Bootcamp - The Complete C Language Course

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C and C++, Computational Thinking, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Programming with Ladder, FBD & Structured Text

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Code Reusability, Performance Tuning, Computational Logic, Functional Design, Fine-tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Logic, Program Development, Memory Management

    ★ 4.8 (370) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Solution Design, Program Development, Coordination

    ★ 4.4 (117) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Shell Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started with SAS Programming: SAS
  • C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Programming for Beginners with Lua and Love2D: Packt
  • Programming with Rust: Edureka
  • C Programming Bootcamp - The Complete C Language Course: Packt
  • Advanced Programming with Ladder, FBD & Structured Text: Packt

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