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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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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Bokeh

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Software Installation, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), AI Integrations, Corporate Strategy, Data Ethics, Customer Engagement, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Algorithms, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Importing Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Web Scraping, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, JSON, Data Transformation, Relational Databases, R (Software), Google Sheets, Unstructured Data, R Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Spreadsheet Software, Databases, SQL, Data Structures, File I/O, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Fundamentals: Apply Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Problem Solving, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming, Operations, Data Analysis, Analysis, Arithmetic

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript)

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Game Design, 3D Assets, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Animations, Microsoft Development Tools, Application Development, Middleware

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Building Agentic AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, AI Orchestration, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Tool Calling, LangChain, Restful API, Automation, Natural Language Processing, Context Management, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Amazon Web Services, Model Optimization, Performance Tuning, Program Development, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Computer Programming, Memory Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Selenium WebDriver and Java for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Ajax, Java Programming, Test Script Development, Java, Software Testing, Test Automation, Scripting, Test Tools, Automation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Data Access, Computational Logic, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Development Environment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Visualization using Bokeh: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook: Fractal Analytics
  • Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays: University of California San Diego
  • Importing Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python Fundamentals: Apply Data Structures: EDUCBA
  • Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm: Arm
  • API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript): Scrimba
  • Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Building Agentic AI Systems: Packt
  • Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice: Politecnico di Milano

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