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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Effective Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Program Development, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, Software Testing, Enterprise Modeling, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Edureka

    Rust Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development, System Programming, Maintainability

    ★ 3.6 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Data Structures, Java, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Data Store, Persistence

    ★ 5 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Programming with Golang

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Development, Computer Programming, Program Development, Other Programming Languages

    ★ 2.8 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Rust Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Build Tools, Secure Coding, Docker (Software), Containerization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Scripting Languages, Javascript, Database Management

    ★ 4.6 (68) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Programming using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Robotics, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Automation, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Structures, Data Science

    ★ 4.4 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Logical Operations

    R Programming: Conditionals, Loops, Functions, and Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, R Programming, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Data Science, Computer Programming Tools, Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Animations, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Data Structures

    ★ 4.9 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Application Design, Cloud Applications, Computer Science, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Computer Systems, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Data Management, Functional Design, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Program Development, Software Visualization, Computational Logic, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Software Documentation, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Effective Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Rust Programming Essentials: Edureka
  • Advanced Java Programming: EDUCBA
  • Programming with Golang: Edureka
  • Rust Programming: KodeKloud
  • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
  • An Introduction to Programming using Python: University of Leeds
  • Programming for Data Science: University of Leeds
  • R Programming: Conditionals, Loops, Functions, and Packages: Logical Operations
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University

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