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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


  • I

    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Presentations, Data Science, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Job Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    372 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Debugging, Data Transformation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Database systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, Information Systems, Database Systems, MySQL, Predictive Analytics, Database Design, MongoDB, Data Modeling, Scalability, Database Management Systems

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    697 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Database Structures and Management with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Administration, Query Languages, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    561 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Service-Oriented Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Web Applications, JSON, Web Development, Android Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    588 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Matrix Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Solution Design, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    249 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Trees and Graphs: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    187 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Literacy, Statistical Reporting, Storyboarding, Data Science, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    450 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn to code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Mobile Development, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Software Systems, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Real Time Data, Linux, Service Level, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Debugging, Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Python and Pandas for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Data Manipulation, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis Software, NumPy, Virtual Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    270 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
  • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Database Structures and Management with MySQL: Meta
  • Service-Oriented Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Matrix Methods: University of Minnesota
  • Trees and Graphs: Basics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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