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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


  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 2

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Foundations of Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Debugging

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Java Classes and Objects

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

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Matlab, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Software, Mathematical Software, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Applied Mathematics, Data Validation, Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process

    ★ 4.9 (144) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of IT Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Web Applications, Collaborative Software, Computer Literacy, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Application Development, System Software, Linux, Application Design, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Software Development

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Python Development with ChatGPT: Fullstack App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), AI Integrations, Restful API, ChatGPT, Generative AI, OpenAI API, JSON, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Secure Coding, LLM Application, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Debugging

    ★ 3.6 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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
  • M

    Microsoft

    Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, Event-Driven Programming, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), .NET Framework, Software Design Patterns, Program Development, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Testing, Application Development, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, File Systems

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    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 (114) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Data Validation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Codio

    Java: Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Java, Java Programming, Other Programming Languages

    ★ 3.4 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn Python: 2: Scrimba
  • Foundations of Modern C++: Packt
  • Java Classes and Objects: Coursera
  • Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations: University of Glasgow
  • Foundations of IT Fundamentals: Packt
  • Python Development with ChatGPT: Fullstack App Development: Coursera
  • TypeScript Operators: Coursera
  • Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Prompt Engineering for Web Developers: Scrimba
  • Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O: SkillUp

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