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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

    Stanford Online

    Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science

    4.8 stars, 832 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Practical Python for AI Coding 1

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Data Structures, Development Environment, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Package and Software Management

    4.6 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (89) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Codio

    Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science

    4.4 stars, 152 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (152) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Exploitation techniques, IT Automation, Scripting, Python Programming, Scripting Languages

    4.5 stars, 434 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (434) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage

    4.7 stars, 303 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (303) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Django Features and Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Application Development, Web Development, Application Deployment, Database Design, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Modeling, UI Components, Relational Databases, Python Programming, Data Validation, User Accounts, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.8 stars, 398 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Query Languages, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation

    4 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI-Powered Software and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, LLM Application, Software Design Patterns, Databases, OpenAI API, Application Design, AI Integrations, Software Design, Software Architecture, AI Security, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Object Oriented Design, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

    4.7 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    数据结构基础

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Science, C (Programming Language), Data Storage, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.2 stars, 251 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (251) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Digital Communications, Computer Graphics, Medical Imaging, Applied Mathematics, Sensory Systems Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Histogram, Differential Equations

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Virtual Environment, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, Statistical Reporting, Data Validation, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

    4.7 stars, 890 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export, Data Access

    3.8 stars, 388 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (388) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford Online
  • Practical Python for AI Coding 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • Introduction to Python for Cybersecurity: Infosec
  • A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs: Google Cloud
  • Django Features and Libraries: University of Michigan
  • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
  • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
  • 数据结构基础: Peking University
  • Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital: Duke University

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