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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


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    SAS

    Advanced SAS Programming Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Storage

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, User Interface (UI), Leaflet (Software), Data Processing, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Big Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics

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    Mixed · 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, General Networking, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Applied Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Problem Solving

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Platforms, IBM Cloud, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Microsoft Azure, AI Integrations, Amazon Web Services, Emerging Technologies, Network Protocols, Dataflow

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Programming Principles, Electronic Components, Computing Platforms, Development Environment, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Program Development, Computer Architecture, Performance Testing, Computer Hardware, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Embeddings, Model Training, Model Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Autoencoders, Hugging Face, Embeddings, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Image Quality, Model Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity Shader Programming: Create & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Performance Tuning, Image Quality

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Ruby Programming and Control Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Debugging, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Application Development, Memory Management, Data Structures, Generative AI, Algorithms, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced SAS Programming Techniques: SAS
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • Functional Programming in Scala Capstone: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
  • Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA: Johns Hopkins University
  • Programming Generative AI: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Programming Generative AI: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Unity Shader Programming: Create & Optimize: EDUCBA

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