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Programming languages courses can help you learn syntax, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. You can build skills in debugging, code optimization, and software development methodologies. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio Code, and frameworks like React or Django, that support creating robust applications and enhancing your coding efficiency.

Popular Programming Languages Courses and Certifications


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    University of Geneva

    Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data-oriented programming, Memory Management, Object Oriented Design, System Programming, Microarchitecture, Performance Testing, Hardware Architecture, Data Access

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unity Shader Programming: Create & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Performance Tuning, Image Quality

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Memory Management

    4.7
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    535 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Octave Programming: Analyze, Apply & Implement

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Graphing, Scripting Languages, Data Visualization Software, Code Reusability, Debugging, Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Scripting, File Management, Data Structures, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Program Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    R Programming and Tidyverse Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Rmarkdown, R (Software), Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Communication

    4.7
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Memory Management, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Oracle PL/SQL 21c: Programming & Triggers

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, Data Integrity, Business Logic, Stored Procedure, SQL, Business Process Automation, Data Persistence, Database Design, Database Development, Performance Tuning, Relational Databases, Dependency Analysis, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Computational Thinking, Database Application, Web Services, Data Access, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Shell Script, Package and Software Management, Electrical Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    155 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Spring Concepts and Functional Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Java Programming, Spring Boot, Java, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Application Frameworks, Data Access, Apache Maven, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, Functional Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, Test Case, System Design and Implementation, Development Testing, System Testing, Prototyping, Program Development, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Hardware Architecture, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data-Oriented C++ in Scientific Programming: University of Geneva
  • Unity Shader Programming: Create & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest
  • Octave Programming: Analyze, Apply & Implement: EDUCBA
  • Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey: Duke University
  • Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials: Packt
  • R Programming and Tidyverse Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++: Packt
  • Oracle PL/SQL 21c: Programming & Triggers: EDUCBA
  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder

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