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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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    Northeastern University

    Information Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Project Risk Management, Application Design, Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Case Studies, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Application Development, Program Development, Python Programming, Application Frameworks, Software Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Store, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Apache Mahout, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    343 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Rust for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), DevOps, Jenkins, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Rust (Programming Language), Prometheus (Software), Continuous Delivery, System Monitoring, JSON, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Monitoring, Automation, System Programming, Software Testing, GitHub

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Introduction to FastAPI and Backend Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, PostgreSQL, Database Development, Python Programming, Restful API, SQL, API Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Management, Databases, Data Validation, Development Environment

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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    TypeScript Variables and Data Types

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 2

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Android App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development Tools, Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Interaction Design, Usability, Development Environment, Development Testing, Software Testing, Software Installation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python Debugging: A Systematic Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, LLM Application, Data-oriented programming, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Radiology, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    340 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    R Ultimate 2024 - R for Data Science and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Autoencoders, Shiny (R Package), Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Import/Export, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, R Programming, Model Training, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, R (Software), Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Geospatial Mapping, Statistical Reporting, Data Wrangling, Graphing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Information Systems Foundations: Northeastern University
  • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Rust for DevOps: Duke University
  • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera
  • Introduction to FastAPI and Backend Development Fundamentals: Packt
  • TypeScript Variables and Data Types: Coursera
  • Learn Python: 2: Scrimba
  • Get Started with Android App Development: SkillUp
  • Python Debugging: A Systematic Approach: University of Michigan
  • Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch: Coursera

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