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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Performance Optimization and Scalability

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Scalability, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Systems Architecture, Database Management, Distributed Computing, .NET Framework, Maintainability, Back-End Web Development, Memory Management

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Digital pedagogy, Robotics, Computer Programming Tools, Prototyping, Technical Design, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, 3D Assets

    4.9 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn OpenAI's Assistant API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, OpenAI, AI Workflows, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Agentic Workflows, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Context Management, Application Development

    4.5 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Microservices Architecture for AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Deployment, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Microservices, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Architecture, Scalability, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Python Programming, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Science, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus

    4.2 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • N

    Nikolai Schuler

    Snowflake - Introduction Course

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, SQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Management, Data Management, Amazon S3, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Perform basic data analysis tasks using Java streams

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Java, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Java Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistics

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    API Testing with Karate Framework

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming

    2.7 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Database Design, Relational Databases, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 335 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (335) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science

    4.8 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (52) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SAS

    Exploring and Visualizing Data in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Wrangling, Geographic Information Systems, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

    4.8 stars, 223 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (223) · 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

  • Performance Optimization and Scalability: Microsoft
  • Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Learn OpenAI's Assistant API: Scrimba
  • Microservices Architecture for AI Systems: Coursera
  • Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Snowflake - Introduction Course: Nikolai Schuler
  • Perform basic data analysis tasks using Java streams: Coursera
  • API Testing with Karate Framework: Coursera
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (IV): Tsinghua University
  • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera

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