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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


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    NVIDIA

    The Fundamentals of RDMA Programming

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, System Programming, Network Protocols, Program Development, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware

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

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  • D

    Duke University

    Object-Oriented Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Simulations, Application Development

    ★ 3.7 (23) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    C# Programming for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, C# (Programming Language), Debugging, Data Structures, Software Design, Game Design, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, C and C++, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Application Design, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Web Scraping, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (8.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Arduino Programming and Project Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Wireless Networks, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronic Components, Electronic Hardware, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Code Reusability, Hardware Design, Electronics, Program Development, Communication Systems, Programming Principles, Display Devices

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of London

    C++ Programming: Classes and Data

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Program Development, Data Modeling, FinTech

    ★ 4.8 (65) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Multicore and GPGPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Performance Testing, Algorithms, Memory Management, C (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • N

    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python I

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation, Scripting, Computational Logic, Program Development

    ★ 4.1 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM z/OS Rexx Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, z/OS, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, File I/O, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Data Import/Export, Automation, Data Management, Application Development

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Design, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Software Development

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Markov Model, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    More C++ Programming and Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, Video Game Development, Data Storage, Game Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Algorithms

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Fundamentals of RDMA Programming: NVIDIA
  • Object-Oriented Programming in Python: Duke University
  • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
  • Arduino Programming and Project Development: Packt
  • C++ Programming: Classes and Data: University of London
  • Multicore and GPGPU Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Basic Programming in Python I: Northeastern University
  • IBM z/OS Rexx Programming: IBM
  • Object-Oriented Programming with Java: Universidad de Palermo

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