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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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    U

    Multiple educators

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    The R Programming Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, R (Software), Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Program Development, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Computational Logic, Scripting, Functional Design, Software Installation

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Programming Principles, Software Documentation

    ★ 4.7 (5.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Object Oriented Programming with C++

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Generative AI Agents, Code Reusability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Software Documentation, Development Testing, Code Reusability, Vibe coding, Programming Principles, API Design, Program Development, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Functional Design, Performance Tuning, Generative AI Agents, Application Design, Technical Documentation

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Learning Languages with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Language Competency, Language Learning, Communication, Writing

    ★ 4.1 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to R Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Jupyter, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    ★ 4.5 (614) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation

    ★ 4.8 (233K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, IBM Cloud, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Generative AI, Customer Service, Context Management, Operational Efficiency, AI Integrations, Customer experience improvement, WordPress

    ★ 4.7 (3.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Programming With C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.6 (129) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Test Case, Test Script Development, Verification And Validation, Electronic Hardware, Computational Logic, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Test Tools, Development Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Programming Principles, Simulations, Functional Testing, Debugging, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.4 (627) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Program Development

    ★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming languages courses

  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: Duke University
  • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • Object Oriented Programming with C++: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming: Microsoft
  • Learning Languages with AI: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to R Programming for Data Science: IBM
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming: IBM
  • Introduction to Programming With C#: Microsoft

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