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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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    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

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Code Reusability, Memory Management, Package and Software Management, Algorithms, Software Testing

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Code Reusability, Software Engineering, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Scala Programming, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Event-Driven Programming, System Design and Implementation, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Software Architecture, Data Pipelines, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Application Frameworks

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Apply C++ Programming Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Programming Tools, Maintainability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), Peer Review, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Programming, Control, and Monitoring Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Real-Time Operating Systems, Code Reusability, Program Development, Human Machine Interfaces, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Data Sharing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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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 Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Development Testing, System Testing, Prototyping, Program Development, Software Documentation, Hardware Architecture, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    957 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Scalability, Web Scraping, Database Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    HMI Design and Intermediate PLC Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, Motion Graphics, UI Components, Control Panels, Test Tools, Interactive Design, Simulations, Interactive Data Visualization, Human Computer Interaction, Debugging, Electrical Safety, User Interface (UI) Design, Program Development, Computational Logic, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Logical Operations

    R Programming: Setup and Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Computational Logic, Data Analysis Software, Data Preprocessing, Software Installation, Data Science, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++: Packt
  • Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts: Packt
  • Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism: LearnQuest
  • R Programming and Tidyverse Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Programming Reactive Systems (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Apply C++ Programming Fundamentals for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego
  • Advanced Programming, Control, and Monitoring Systems: Packt
  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python: Packt

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