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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

    Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Microarchitecture, Debugging, System Programming, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Environment, Programming Principles, Excel Macros, Linux

    4.5 stars, 89 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (89) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Software Architecture, Application Design, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Computer Programming, Storyboarding

    4.2 stars, 552 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (552) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Design

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, User Provisioning, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Malware Protection, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity

    4.5 stars, 660 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (660) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Software Installation

    4.4 stars, 84 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, System Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

    4.3 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Software Quality Assurance, Software Configuration Management, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Design and Implementation, Change Control, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Project Management

    4.7 stars, 150 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Python Scripting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Scripting, Scripting Languages, MySQL, Data Structures, File I/O, Python Programming, Program Development, Databases, Web Applications, SQL, File Management, Programming Principles

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Enhance your Data Analytics Career

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Generative Model Architectures, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Prompt Patterns, Data Cleansing, Query Languages

    4.6 stars, 187 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (187) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Microsoft

    Back-End Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, .NET Framework, API Design, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, Maintainability, Server Side, Programming Principles, JSON, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, Software Documentation, Secure Coding

    4.5 stars, 81 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    App Design and Development for iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Persistence, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Network Model

    4.1 stars, 269 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (269) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Versioning, Programming Principles, Software Design

    4.5 stars, 196 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (196) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronics Engineering, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.7 stars, 284 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (284) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Malware Analysis and Introduction to Assembly Language: IBM
  • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto
  • Advanced System Security Design: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
  • Software Engineering: Implementation and Testing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Python Scripting Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Generative AI: Enhance your Data Analytics Career: IBM
  • Back-End Development with .NET: Microsoft
  • App Design and Development for iOS: University of Toronto

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