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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


  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming

    2.7 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.7 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Software, Google Cloud Platform, Database Management, Cloud Management, SQL

    4.4 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (53) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Working with Subqueries in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL

    4.3 stars, 67 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (67) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    MathWorks

    Introduction to MATLAB Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, LLM Application, Matlab, Code Reusability

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering Cursor: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Software Development Tools, Application Development, GitHub, Code Review, AI Personalization, Software Development, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering, Responsible AI, Design Software, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js

    4.4 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI Agents, Business Process, Stakeholder Communications, Business Workflow Analysis, AI Integrations, Operational Efficiency, SQL

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data Validation, SQL, MySQL, Query Languages, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Scripting, Verification And Validation, Database Management

    4.5 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (67) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SAS

    Creating Data for Advanced Reports with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Spatial Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Unstructured Data, Natural Language Processing

    4.7 stars, 195 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (195) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Getting Started with Generative AI APIs

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Fine-tuning, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Token Optimization, File Management, Embeddings, Classification Algorithms, Application Development, Model Training, Python Programming

    3.7 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Analytics, Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Pipelines, Research, Supervised Learning, Technical Communication, Python Programming

    3.8 stars, 26 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (26) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Digital pedagogy, Robotics, Computer Programming Tools, Prototyping, Technical Design, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, 3D Assets

    4.9 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Scrimba

    Deploy AI Apps with Cloudflare

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud API, Application Deployment, API Gateway, OpenAI API, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, LLM Application, Cloud Technologies, OpenAI, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Debugging

    4.9 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming courses

  • Data Structures and Algorithms (IV): Tsinghua University
  • Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Working with Subqueries in SQL: Coursera
  • Introduction to MATLAB Copilot: MathWorks
  • Mastering Cursor: From Setup to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy
  • GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights: Coursera
  • Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Creating Data for Advanced Reports with SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Getting Started with Generative AI APIs: Codio
  • Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project: University of Washington

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