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Programming languages courses can help you learn syntax, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. You can build skills in debugging, code optimization, and software development methodologies. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio Code, and frameworks like React or Django, that support creating robust applications and enhancing your coding efficiency.

Popular Programming Languages Courses and Certifications


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    Edureka

    Programming with Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Memory Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Code Reusability, Back-End Web Development, System Programming, Web Frameworks, Web Development, Web Servers, Software Documentation, Scalability, Integrated Development Environments, Data Analysis, Maintainability, Network Protocols, Application Development, Authentications

    3.7
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Management, Memory Management, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File I/O, Program Development, File Management, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Computational Logic

    4.6
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Animations, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Design, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Graphical Tools, Game Design, Computational Logic

    5
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Code Reusability, Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Storyboarding, Solution Design, Coordination

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Formal Languages and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Science, Technical Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    I

    International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

    Introduction to Programming with C Language

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Programming Principles, C and C++, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, Software Installation, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Software Design, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Memory Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unix

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, Code Reusability

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, 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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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming languages courses

  • Programming with Rust: Edureka
  • Programming with C: Simplilearn
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Formal Languages and Applications: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Programming with C Language: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
  • Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Exploring C : University of Michigan

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