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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


  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Numerical Methods for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Thinking, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Hello, Python!

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Structures

    ★ 4.8 (100) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    DevOps, DataOps, MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), GitHub Copilot, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Containerization, Web Frameworks, Rust (Programming Language), AI Workflows, DevOps, Hugging Face, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, Cloud-Native Computing, Machine Learning, Serverless Computing, Application Deployment, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Big Data

    ★ 4.1 (234) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, File I/O, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Model Training, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Plot (Graphics), Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.1 (84) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases, Embeddings, System Monitoring, Application Security, Fine-tuning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.8 (210) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Test Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Test Data, Technical Communication

    ★ 4.3 (834) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java

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

    ★ 4.7 (213) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science

    ★ 4.3 (387) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Codio

    Introduction to Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Memory Management, C (Programming Language), File Management, Virtualization, Computer Programming Tools, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, System Software, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Programming, Systems Design, Data Maintenance, Data Storage Technologies, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, C and C++

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Hands-On CI/CD with GitHub Actions - Absolute Practical

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Selenium (Software), Docker (Software), Containerization, Continuous Integration, Kubernetes, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, YAML, Test Automation, GitHub, Test Script Development, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Release Management, Software Configuration Management, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Application, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Database Management, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.4 (557) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, R (Software), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Mapping, Clinical Informatics, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, grep, Informatics, Text Mining, R Programming

    ★ 4.4 (500) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Numerical Methods for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Hello, Python!: Google
  • DevOps, DataOps, MLOps: Duke University
  • Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application: Arizona State University
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java: LearnQuest
  • Getting Started with R: Coursera
  • Introduction to Operating Systems: Codio
  • Hands-On CI/CD with GitHub Actions - Absolute Practical: Packt

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