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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, OS Process Management, Data Access, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Data Sharing, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Program Development, Functional Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    R Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Plot (Graphics), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Machine Learning Algorithms, Performance Testing, Unsupervised Learning, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · 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, Technical Documentation, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Design, Code Reusability, 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, Code Reusability, Program Development, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    659 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Arduino OOP—Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Hardware Troubleshooting, Program Development, Maintainability, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Program Development, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Application Development, Data Storage, Scripting

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    Intermediate · 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, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, System Software, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Transaction Processing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Aesthetics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Object-Oriented Programming and Functions: Packt
  • R Programming for Data Science: Logical Operations
  • Parallel programming (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • Arduino OOP—Object-Oriented Programming: Packt
  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
  • Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM

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