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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 Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Storage

    ★ 4.6 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    TypeScript Operators

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Software Development, Automation, Cloud Computing, Debugging

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Prompt Engineering for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Debugging, ChatGPT, Token Optimization, Pseudocode, AI literacy, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Web Applications, Software Development, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.5 (119) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 4: Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Algorithms

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Information Privacy, Cyber Security Policies, Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Control, Threat Modeling, Information Systems

    ★ 4.7 (63) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Statistical Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Transfer Learning, Model Optimization, Federated Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Information Privacy

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, R (Software), Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Tidyverse (R Package), Plot (Graphics), Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Wrangling

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction

    ★ 4.5 (147) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    Olay

    Cosmetic Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Market Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Performance Testing, Customer Insights, Good Manufacturing Practices, Supply Management, Process Optimization, Quality Control

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    3D Graphics in Android: Sensors and VR

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Android (Operating System), Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Android Development, Computer Graphics, Android Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, Animations

    ★ 4.4 (17) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • TypeScript Operators: Coursera
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
  • Prompt Engineering for Web Developers: Scrimba
  • Digital Signal Processing 4: Applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management: Infosec
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
  • Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone: Microsoft
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with R: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis: IBM

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