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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 Minnesota

    Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Operations Research, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Preprocessing, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Training, Business Analytics, Workforce Management, Analytics, Predictive Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Selenium (Software), Web Applications, Java, Java Programming, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Agile Methodology, Web Development, Software Testing, Agile Software Development, Server Side, Software Design Patterns

    4.7
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    197 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Science Beyond the Basics (ML+DS)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, AWS SageMaker, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, A/B Testing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, AWS CloudFormation, AI Personalization

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Data Structures & Backend with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Web Services, Java Programming, Java, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Algorithms, Application Security

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    302 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Imperial College London

    Developing the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    274 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, UI/UX Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, API Design, User Interface (UI), Embedded Software, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development

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    148 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Epic Games

    Unreal Engine Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Software Configuration Management, Game Design, Content Management, Computer Graphics, Software Versioning, User Interface (UI), Collaborative Software, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Persistence, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Operational Databases, Query Languages, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Spatial Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Text Mining, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Automation

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Multiple educators

    Foundations of Cloud Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Business Analytics, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Team Oriented, Virtual Machines, Exploratory Data Analysis, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Process Design, System Monitoring, Enterprise Security, Software As A Service, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Tableau Edition)

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Presentation, E-Commerce, Databases, Performance Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Financial Analysis

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Analytics for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Data Science Beyond the Basics (ML+DS): Coursera
  • Data Structures & Backend with Java: Board Infinity
  • A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs: Google Cloud
  • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • Embedded Interface Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Unreal Engine Fundamentals: Epic Games
  • Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Fake News Detection with Machine Learning: Coursera

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