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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Implementation and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, MySQL, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Java, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Health Data Science Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Healthcare Project Management, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Program Development

    3
    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Application Development, Data Sharing, UI Components, Application Deployment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL für Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Data Processing, Data Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    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, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer experience improvement, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Customer Engagement, Governance

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introducción al HTML5

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Semantic Web, Usability, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Web Content, Verification And Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Tool Calling, Embeddings, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Agentic Workflows

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Development Tools, Computational Logic

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Python for Serverless Applications and Automation on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Amazon DynamoDB, Python Programming, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Relational Databases, Application Development, Development Environment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Complete DApp - Solidity and React - Blockchain Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, User Interface (UI), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), UI Components, Development Environment, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Animations, Web Applications, FinTech, Application Development, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Script Development, Test Tools, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Scripting, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Relational Database Implementation and Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
  • Health Data Science Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard: Johns Hopkins University
  • SQL für Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook: Fractal Analytics
  • Introducción al HTML5: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Coursera
  • The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast: Packt
  • Python for Serverless Applications and Automation on AWS: Amazon Web Services

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