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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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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Continuous Deployment, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Network Infrastructure, Containerization, Software Development, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Software Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Building Objects in C

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Software Design, Python Programming, Java, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Fast Typing Game using Java Swing

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Java Programming, Java, UI Components, Programming Principles, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Program Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Development, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Teaching, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Intro to Python: File Processing and Exception Handling

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Debugging, File Management, File Systems, Python Programming, Operating Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Cross Platform Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Application Design, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introducing Model-Driven Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Model, Network Protocols, IT Automation, Network Routing, Data Modeling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), JSON, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Configuration Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Decryption with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Redes Ecológicas

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Graphing, Graph Theory, Exploratory Data Analysis, Environmental Science, R (Software), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Data Science

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Solidity Mastery: Foundations to Advanced Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Memory Management, Exploit development, Web Applications, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Authorization (Computing), Software Development Tools, Security Controls, Other Programming Languages, Program Development, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Python for Data Analysis and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Other Programming Languages, File Management, Data Validation, Package and Software Management, Software Installation

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Building Objects in C: University of Michigan
  • Build a Fast Typing Game using Java Swing: Coursera
  • Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays: Coursera
  • Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration: University of California San Diego
  • Intro to Python: File Processing and Exception Handling: Logical Operations
  • Core Java - Design Patterns: LearnKartS
  • Introducing Model-Driven Programmability: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Decryption with Python: Coursera
  • Redes Ecológicas: Universidade de São Paulo

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