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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


  • U

    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Software Architecture, Application Design, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Computer Programming, Storyboarding

    ★ 4.2 (552) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Case Studies, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.6 (123) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Scientific Visualization, Deep Learning

    ★ 4.7 (89) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Unsupervised Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Performance Metric

    ★ 4.7 (370) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Test Script Development, Program Development, CI/CD, Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Development Testing, Mockups, Test Case, Agile Software Development, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming, Version Control, Requirements Analysis

    ★ 4 (83) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    ★ 4.6 (125) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    JetBrains

    Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Scripting, Data Processing, Package and Software Management, Code Review, Computational Logic, NumPy, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Software Architecture, Databases, Service Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    MathWorks

    Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Matlab, Statistical Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Middleware, Communication Systems, Health Technology, Cloud Platforms, Digital Communications, Hardware Architecture, Computing Platforms

    ★ 4.7 (531) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Data Persistence, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Functional Design, Data Management

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Software Installation

    ★ 4.4 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming courses

  • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto
  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • Unsupervised Machine Learning: IBM
  • Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest
  • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera
  • Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding: JetBrains
  • Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers: Vanderbilt University
  • Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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