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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.


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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Management, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File I/O

    4.2
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · 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, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Graph Theory, Software Testing

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    9.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Heriot-Watt University

    Learn Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Application Development, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development, Debugging, Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Data Persistence, Computational Logic, Computer Science, File Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    479 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Computer Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Full-Stack Web Development, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Debugging, Data Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    607 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft R Programming for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Web Scraping, Regression Analysis, Knitr, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Ggplot2, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Plotly, Microsoft Azure, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Software Documentation, R Programming, Data Quality, Microsoft Copilot

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Graphics, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming, Graphical Tools, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    925 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Programming with C: Simplilearn
  • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Learn Java Programming: Heriot-Watt University
  • Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1): Rice University
  • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity
  • Microsoft R Programming for Everyone: Microsoft
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University

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