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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


  • G

    Google

    Google IT Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Cloud Management, Test Automation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Services, Email Automation, Web Presence, Python Programming, CI/CD, Configuration Management, Program Development, Containerization, Unit Testing

    ★ 4.8 (55K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Model Deployment, Restful API, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI Integrations, Application Deployment, AI literacy, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, File Management, Development Environment

    ★ 4.9 (97K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, OSI Models, General Networking, Database Administration, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, SQL, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.6 (151K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Full Stack Developer: Front-End & Back-End from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Unix Commands, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), JSON, Web Development Tools, Git (Version Control System), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development, React.js, API Testing, HTML and CSS, GitHub, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (25K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Database Management, Code Reusability, Database Theory, SQL, Database Design, Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, MySQL, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

    ★ 4.8 (123K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • I

    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI Agents, IBM Cloud, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, Risking, AI Workflows, Application Deployment, AI literacy, Machine Learning Software, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science

    ★ 4.7 (36K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Bioinformatics, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Verification And Validation, Computer Programming, Analysis, Software Testing, C and C++, Python Programming, Java, Debugging, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Ggplot2, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.7 (32K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • I

    IBM

    Applied Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Plot (Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Science, NumPy, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.6 (62K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming courses

  • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
  • Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers: IBM
  • Python Data Structures: University of Michigan
  • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
  • IBM Data Science: IBM
  • Meta Full Stack Developer: Front-End & Back-End from Scratch: Meta
  • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego

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