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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Wrangling, Case Studies, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies

    4.8 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Bokeh

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Software Installation, Python Programming

    4.1 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (16) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Tool Calling, Embeddings, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Token Optimization, Agentic Workflows

    4.4 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Algorithms, Data Structures

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    iOS App Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI) Design, Version Control, Mobile Development, User Experience, Wireframing, UI Components, Application Development, Application Design, Apple software proficiency, Knowledge of Apple Software, Data Management, Software Architecture

    4.3 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for marketing professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Risk Management, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, MarTech, Digital Transformation

    4.1 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, R Programming, R (Software), Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Text Mining, Correlation Analysis

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Diagram Design, Scripting Languages, Software Visualization, Program Development, Python Programming, Software Design, Data Management, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    4.4 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Python for Serverless Applications and Automation on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon Web Services, API Gateway, Amazon DynamoDB, IT Automation, Middleware, Software Development, Python Programming, Service Oriented Architecture, Systems Architecture, Microservices, Cloud API, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Frameworks, Databases, Scripting, Database Systems, Application Development

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Application Development, Data Sharing, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment

    4.9 stars, 72 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (72) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Simulations

    4.6 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Amazon Web Services, Model Optimization, Performance Tuning, Program Development, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Computer Programming, Memory Management

    4.4 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Data Visualization using Bokeh: Coursera
  • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Coursera
  • Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays: University of California San Diego
  • iOS App Capstone: Meta
  • Introduction to AI for marketing professionals: AI Business School
  • Wrangling Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections: LearnQuest
  • Python for Serverless Applications and Automation on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard: Johns Hopkins University

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