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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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    Logical Operations

    Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Python Programming, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Code Reusability, File Systems, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Debugging, Program Development, Cross Platform Development, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Rust Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Jenkins, Application Deployment, DevOps, LLM Application, Continuous Integration, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Test Case, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Command-Line Interface, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Memory Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Debugging, Simulations, Program Development, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Software Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Memory Management, C and C++

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Software Documentation, Development Testing, Code Reusability, Vibe coding, Programming Principles, API Design, Program Development, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Functional Design, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    The R Programming Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, R (Software), Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Program Development, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Computational Logic, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Java Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Application Development, File Systems, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Software Design, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    252 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Programming with Google Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Memory Management, OS Process Management, Data Structures, System Programming, File I/O, Computational Logic, Network Protocols, Package and Software Management, Data Sharing

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Plot (Graphics), Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Storage, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Jupyter

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP): Logical Operations
  • Rust Programming: Duke University
  • C++ Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming: Microsoft
  • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
  • Java Programming Fundamentals: IBM
  • Programming with Google Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania

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