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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 Michigan

    JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, JSON, Query Languages, SQL, Databases, Data Access, Natural Language Processing, Database Management, Data Storage, Python Programming, Scripting

    ★ 4.6 (152) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Games, Sensors and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Geospatial Information and Technology, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Global Positioning Systems, Computer Graphic Techniques, Event-Driven Programming, Knowledge of Apple Hardware

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    I/O-efficient algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Data Access, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.6 (60) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Security, AI Integrations, Tool Calling, IT Security Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Security Engineering, Context Management, Interoperability, Agentic systems, Enterprise Security, Authorization (Computing), Generative AI

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Microservices, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Boot, Java, Java Programming, Build Tools, Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Server Side, Load Balancing, Cloud Development, Web Services, Restful API, Systems Architecture, Web Applications

    ★ 4.5 (52) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Full-Stack Java Dev with Spring & Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker (Software), Spring Boot, Continuous Integration, Configuration Management, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Software Documentation, Application Deployment, Java, API Design, Java Programming, API Gateway, Back-End Web Development, JUnit, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Functional Design, Mathematical Software

    ★ 4.9 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Scalable Microservices for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Data Persistence, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications

    ★ 4.3 (66) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Python Programming, Social Media, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Seaborn, Content Performance Analysis, Jupyter

    ★ 4 (40) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
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  • M

    Maven Analytics

    ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Deep Learning, Excel Formulas, Analytics, Google Sheets, AI literacy, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Python Programming, SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Debugging

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Build Next-Gen LLM Apps with LangChain & LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, API Design, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Performance Tuning, Microservices, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Scalability, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Containerization, System Monitoring, Cloud Platforms, Python Programming, Security Controls

    ★ 3.1 (9) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, File Management, Computer Programming Tools, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, C and C++, Systems Design, Data Maintenance, Data Storage Technologies, System Software, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Systems, Data Persistence, Command-Line Interface, Data Security

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

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

  • JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Games, Sensors and Media: University of California, Irvine
  • I/O-efficient algorithms: 28DIGITAL
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery: Fractal Analytics
  • Advanced Java: LearnQuest
  • Full-Stack Java Dev with Spring & Spring Boot: Board Infinity
  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Scalable Microservices for Developers: Vanderbilt University
  • Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python: Coursera
  • ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics: Maven Analytics

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