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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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    IBM

    Java Programming for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, File I/O, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Graphics, Web Design and Development, Software Development Tools, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, File I/O, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Data Structures, Development Environment

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Coding for Everyone: C and C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Algorithms, File I/O, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Game Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Parallel programming

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Functional Design, Java Programming, Other Programming Languages, Performance Tuning

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    Coursera

    OpenCL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, C (Programming Language), Application Performance Management, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Java Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Maintainability, Software Design, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Unit Testing, Debugging, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Julia Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Other Programming Languages, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Computer Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    JavaScript Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Git (Version Control System), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Java Programming for Beginners: IBM
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
  • Learn to Program: The Fundamentals: University of Toronto
  • Coding for Everyone: C and C++: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Parallel programming: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • OpenCL Programming: Coursera
  • C++ Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Java Programming Fundamentals: IBM
  • Object Oriented Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town

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