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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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    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unix

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Visualization, Data Store, Web Scraping, Database Management, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, SQL, File I/O, Test Case, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Maintainability, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    SAS Advanced Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Case Studies, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Perl (Programming Language), Business Logic, Statistical Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Structures, Data Management, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Data Structures, Test Automation, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Tools, Test Case, Software Testing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad ORT Uruguay

    ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Video Game Development, Software Engineering, Program Development, Programming Principles, Game Design, Software Testing, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, Memory Management, Data Structures, File I/O

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Application Development, Computational Logic

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Simulations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Full-Stack Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design, Version Control, File Management, Unix Shell, Web Development, Linux, Application Deployment, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Data Science Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Machine Learning, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Statistics, Data Science, Database Management, Relational Databases, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Exploring C: University of Michigan
  • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
  • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University
  • SAS Advanced Programmer: SAS
  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
  • ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación: Universidad ORT Uruguay
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part A: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM

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