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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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    Microsoft

    Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Dashboard, Forecasting, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, UI Components, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Scenario Testing, Programming Principles

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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Case Studies, Political Sciences

    4.6
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    103 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming

    4.2
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    552 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Python Scripting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Scripting, MySQL, Data Structures, Python Programming, Program Development, Database Management, Databases, Web Applications, File Management, Programming Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    .Net Full Stack Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Program Development, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns

    4.1
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    289 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Computer Systems, File I/O, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming Tools, Linux, Load Balancing, Programming Principles, Communication Systems, Linear Algebra

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Introduction to Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Unix, Virtualization, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Developing Applications in Python on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Management, Cloud Applications, Amazon Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, API Gateway, Relational Databases, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Python Programming, Cloud API, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, NoSQL, Application Development, Web Development, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Infographics, Data Visualization, Anomaly Detection, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Automation

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    160 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Combinatorics and Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Arithmetic, Python Programming, Simulations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Matlab and Simulink Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    C++: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Design, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel: Microsoft
  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto
  • Python Scripting Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • .Net Full Stack Foundation: Board Infinity
  • High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Operating Systems: Codio
  • Developing Applications in Python on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis: Microsoft
  • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego

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