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Programming Courses

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


  • D

    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

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Computer Programming Tools, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Graphical Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Programming Principles, Data Management, Maintainability

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    936 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Network Programming and Client-Server Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Server Side, Web Applications, Middleware, Servers, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Quantum computing, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    269 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computational Thinking, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Cinematography, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Apply C Programming to Build an Online Exam Portal

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Code Reusability, Computational Thinking, File Management, Programming Principles, C and C++, Program Development, Data Storage, Application Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Functional Design, Data Structures, Memory Management, System Implementation, Data Mapping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Crash Course on Embedded C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Memory Management, C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Code Reusability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    789 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    Rust Programming - A Comprehensive Course for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), File I/O, Memory Management, Data Structures, Code Reusability, System Programming, Secure Coding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey: Duke University
  • Introduction to Computer Programming: University of London
  • Network Programming and Client-Server Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1): Rice University
  • Apply C Programming to Build an Online Exam Portal: EDUCBA
  • Programming Languages Ⅰ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Crash Course on Embedded C Programming: Packt

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