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Programming Courses

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

    VSCode for Developers: Set up a professional environment

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Development Tools, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Software Development

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    PHP Development with ChatGPT: Practical Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Secure Coding, PHP (Scripting Language), Web Applications, Operational Databases, Data Management, Generative AI, Web Development, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Application Development, Application Security, Microsoft Visual Studio, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Natural Language Processing Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Embeddings, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Dependency Analysis

    3
    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    AI Tooling

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, AI Security, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Docker (Software), Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, Token Optimization, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, Debugging, Serverless Computing, Software As A Service, Model Context Protocol, Amazon Web Services, Large Language Modeling, Rust (Programming Language), Code Review, Natural Language Processing, GitHub

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Foundations of Embedded Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Pseudocode, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, System Programming, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Systems Integration, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Real Time Data, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Go Essentials: Concurrency, gRPC & More

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Web Frameworks, Unit Testing, Application Frameworks, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Web Development, Maintainability, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Interview Questions and Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Problem Solving, C++ (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Solution Design, Python Programming, Computational Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Implementation and Applications

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

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Simplilearn

    Agile Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Organizational Change, Sprint Planning, Change Management, Team Building, Team Management, Scalability, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Project Estimation, Estimation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Mastering iOS Development: Swift, SwiftUI, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Core Data (Software), Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Data Persistence, Data Management, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    API Basics 3: Build a Game (Async JS, Callbacks & Promises)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Game Design, Restful API, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Core WordPress Development Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Secure Coding, Data Management, Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Data Security, Application Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • VSCode for Developers: Set up a professional environment: Coursera
  • PHP Development with ChatGPT: Practical Web Development: Coursera
  • Natural Language Processing Essentials: Edureka
  • AI Tooling: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Foundations of Embedded Software Design: Coursera
  • Go Essentials: Concurrency, gRPC & More: Packt
  • Interview Questions and Real-World Applications: Packt
  • Relational Database Implementation and Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Agile Scrum Master: Simplilearn
  • Mastering iOS Development: Swift, SwiftUI, and Beyond: Board Infinity

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