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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.


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    Duke University

    Python Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Scripting, Computer Programming, Data-oriented programming, Scripting Languages, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    SQLServer for Beginners: Database Design & CRUD Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Business Requirements, Frontend Integration

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Development and Operation on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus (Software), Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Performance Testing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Management, Cloud Platforms, Operating Systems, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Securing and Integrating Components of your Application 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud API, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Google Cloud Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud-Based Integration, Authentications, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, API Design, Event-Driven Programming, OAuth, Microservices, Node.JS, Authorization (Computing), Scalability

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, API Design, ASP.NET, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Docker (Software), Database Systems, Systems Integration, Data Validation, Business Logic, Development Environment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    Learn Markdown

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Style Guides, Web Development, Technical Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    P

    Peking University

    面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Analysis, Software Development Methodologies, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Systems Design, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Data Management, Human Computer Interaction

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    H

    Howard University

    Fundamental Linear Algebra Concepts with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to ASP.NET Core Framework

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript and jQuery, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, Restful API, Microsoft Development Tools, React Redux, Model View Controller, Middleware

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, System Programming, Embedded Systems, Requirements Analysis, Linux, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Application Performance Management, Performance Testing, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Debugging

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering NestJS

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Authentications, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Middleware, Database Application, Data Validation, TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, MongoDB, Databases, MySQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Building RAG and MCP Servers with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Automation, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API), Servers, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Python Generators: Duke University
  • SQLServer for Beginners: Database Design & CRUD Operations: Coursera
  • Development and Operation on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Securing and Integrating Components of your Application 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS: Packt
  • Learn Markdown: Scrimba
  • 面向对象技术高级课程(The Advanced Object-Oriented Technology): Peking University
  • Fundamental Linear Algebra Concepts with Python: Howard University
  • Introduction to ASP.NET Core Framework: Microsoft
  • Real-Time Project for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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