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Programming languages courses can help you learn syntax, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. You can build skills in debugging, code optimization, and software development methodologies. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio Code, and frameworks like React or Django, that support creating robust applications and enhancing your coding efficiency.


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Popular Programming Languages Courses and Certifications


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    University of London

    C++ Programming: Classes and Data

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Programming, Control, and Monitoring Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Real-Time Operating Systems, Program Development, Human Machine Interfaces, Automation, System Monitoring, Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud Platforms, IBM Cloud, Application Development, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Emerging Technologies, Network Protocols, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Distributed Computing, Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Data Access, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Data Sharing, Development Environment, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Software Engineering, Technical Documentation, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Design, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Box Plots, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Mainframe Computing, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Data Management, File Systems, Data Storage, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Histogram, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • C++ Programming: Classes and Data: University of London
  • Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases : IBM
  • Advanced Programming, Control, and Monitoring Systems: Packt
  • Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 1: Pearson
  • BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • Data Analysis with R: IBM
  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University

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