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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

    Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Database Theory, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Store, Analytics, Data Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Lakes, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Cloud Deployment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Test Planning

    ★ 4.7 (152) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Plot (Graphics), Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export, JSON, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Coding with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, AI literacy, Debugging, Python Programming, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.1 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, AI Enablement, Program Development, GitHub, Development Environment, Debugging

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    TypeScript Operators

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for finance professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Risk Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, General Finance, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Agentic systems, Financial Services, LLM Application, AI Workflows

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Document Management, Context Engineering, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Safety and Security

    ★ 3.4 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Customising your models with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Data Processing, AI Workflows, Data Preprocessing, Embeddings

    ★ 4.8 (196) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829)

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Transaction Processing, File I/O, Java Programming, Data Access, Object Oriented Design, Dataflow, Data Persistence, Database Management, Stored Procedure, SQL, Application Development, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, OS Process Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Mitigation

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Java App Development Project: Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Data Validation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Data Processing and Feature Engineering with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Matlab, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Histogram, Data Analysis, Data Science, Text Mining, Predictive Modeling, Unstructured Data, Image Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming courses

  • Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings: Coursera
  • Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames: Coursera
  • Coding with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Github Copilot with Python: Creating Text Games: Coursera
  • TypeScript Operators: Coursera
  • Introduction to AI for finance professionals: AI Business School
  • Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone: Edureka
  • Customising your models with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Pearson

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