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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 Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Dataflow, SQL, Data Pipelines, Metadata Management, Data Management, Real Time Data, Tensorflow, Data Science, Command-Line Interface, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud-Based Integration, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.3 (125) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Master Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path 1 (Enhanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (29) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Aerial Image Segmentation with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Fine-tuning, Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Model Training, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python Programming

    ★ 4 (32) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Python NLTK for Beginners: Customer Satisfaction Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Building Web Pages with HTML & CSS

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Debugging, Semantic Web, Web Analytics and SEO, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.5 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Ball State University

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, R (Software), R Programming, Data Storytelling, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Graphing, Data Analysis, Analysis, Color Theory

    ★ 3.6 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Python Programming

    ★ 4.5 (16) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Metadata Management, R Programming

    ★ 3.9 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    Prompt Engineering Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Vibe coding, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging, Ideation, Problem Solving, Automation, Code Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Programming Tools, Productivity

    ★ 2.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Master Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Java Programming, Java, Apache Maven, Unit Testing, Gradle, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Deployment, Development Environment, Hibernate (Java), Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, YAML, Restful API, Software Configuration Management, Load Balancing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    GenAI for QA - Masterclass in Testing & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, API Testing, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Prompt Patterns, Test Tools, Claude Code, Software Testing, Test Case, AI Integrations, Functional Testing, Quality Assurance, GitHub Copilot, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Test Data, Automation, AI Security, Debugging

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

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

  • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs: Google Cloud
  • Master Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path 1 (Enhanced): Coursera
  • Aerial Image Segmentation with PyTorch: Coursera
  • Python NLTK for Beginners: Customer Satisfaction Analysis: Coursera
  • Building Web Pages with HTML & CSS: University of Washington
  • Data Visualization: Ball State University
  • Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application: Coursera
  • Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Prompt Engineering Mastery: AI CERTs

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