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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


  • 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

  • P

    Pearson

    Full-Stack React with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, Restful API, Spring Boot, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, IntelliJ IDEA, Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, YAML, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Data Access, Database Application, User Interface (UI), Context Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases

    4.6 stars, 30 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (30) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Performance Management, Capacity Management, Istio, Cloud Platforms, Scalability, Application Security, Cloud-Native Computing, API Testing, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Apache Cassandra, Application Deployment, Patch Management, Package and Software Management

    4.6 stars, 58 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Cloud API, API Testing, Cloud Deployment, Web Services, Web Frameworks, User Provisioning, Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, User Accounts, Test Script Development, Email Automation, Debugging, Operational Databases, Test Tools, Continuous Integration

    4.3 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Java Built in Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Data Structures, File I/O, Java Programming, Data Access, Data Cleansing

    4.6 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (20) · Intermediate · 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
  • E

    Epic Games

    Game Development and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, Innovation, Storytelling

    4 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Automating Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, File I/O, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Engineering Practices, Data Preprocessing, File Management, Data Store

    4.7 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Database Creation and Modeling using MYSQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Design, SQL, Database Development, Database Systems, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence

    4.4 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn CSS Flexbox

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming

    4.9 stars, 49 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (49) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    GenAI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Software Architecture, Code Review, AI literacy, Software Design, API Design, Debugging, Software Development, Application Development, AI Security, Python Programming, Automation, Version Control, Java Programming

    2.6 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 2.6 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Data Analysis in R with RStudio & Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Wrangling, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation

    4.3 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera
  • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Pearson
  • Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI: Packt
  • Java Built in Data Structures: Coursera
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (IV): Tsinghua University
  • Game Development and Prototyping: Epic Games
  • Automating Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Database Creation and Modeling using MYSQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Learn CSS Flexbox: Scrimba

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