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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 California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Pedagogy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Programming Principles, Digital pedagogy, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Version Control, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, AI Integrations, Analytics, GitHub, Analysis, Software Versioning, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning, Data Integrity

    ★ 3.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    PySpark & Python: Hands-On Guide to Data Processing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Using R for Regression and Machine Learning in Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, R (Software), Logistic Regression, Financial Data

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

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Web Development in React.js: Build a Web App

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Code Reusability, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, Application Development, Computer Programming

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Network Model, Health Informatics, Laboratory Experience, Autoencoders, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis

    ★ 3.5 (16) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply SPSS Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Methods, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis Software

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, SQL, Data Transformation, Network Performance Management, Data Persistence, Data Analysis, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Development, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms

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

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of AI, LLMs, and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Generative Model Architectures, AI Integrations, Hugging Face, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), AI literacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Pandas for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, NumPy, File I/O, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Debugging

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Decryption with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Data Security

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

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

  • Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion: University of California San Diego
  • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
  • PySpark & Python: Hands-On Guide to Data Processing: EDUCBA
  • Using R for Regression and Machine Learning in Investment: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Web Development in React.js: Build a Web App: Coursera
  • Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Apply SPSS Fundamentals for Data Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays: Coursera
  • Foundations of AI, LLMs, and Development Environments: Packt

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