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Top 10 Online Education courses in 2021

It's been a long time since we all went to school or the duty. The corona pandemic has barred all of us at home. To find the most suitable job openings once this pandemic is over, make the most of the time available now to you now to learn something different or upskill yourself. Online education has become a norm these days. 

This means that you have a lot of time to register in online courses and earn a certification. There are free as well as paid courses open online. Let’s look at the top education courses and online programs for 2021. 

After analyzing the below mentioned top online courses you will have a wide variety of courses to choose and pursue. 

1. Everyday Excel: Almost all workplaces use MS Excel for managing and tracking data and sharing reports. Having a practical knowledge of this application can be very important, no matter which field or industry you plan to go in. This free course available on Coursera is for newcomers who have zero knowledge of Excel.

2. Python for Data Science and Machine Learning: Students who want to establish a career in the field of data science and machine learning need to have a strong base in Python coding. You will learn about Tensor Flow, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, NumPy, Seaborn, and more. The Python course offered by Frontiaz will help you learn the essential concepts in this technology.

3. Basics of Event Management: This course is administered by Indira Gandhi National Open University and led by Prof. Heena K. Bijli. It is intended for beginners who want to build a career in the area of event management. You will learn about the essential abilities required to conduct events.

4. Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Frontiaz: This digital marketing course is ideal for those who wish to build their career in the marketing field. This training program has been created by Frontiaz trainers. Earn a verified certification in digital marketing from Frontiaz on successful completion of this course.

5.  Professional Certificate in Data Science: Data Sciences is one of the “happening” areas right now. The scope for career growth is large in this emerging domain. You can register in this course to earn a professional certification from Harvard University and Edx. The course covers fundamentals in R programming, machine learning algorithms, data visualization, and probability.

6. C++ For C Programmers: This course available on Coursera is given by the University of California, Santa Cruz. It will be suitable for students of computers science and IT.

7. Introduction to Psychology: You can register in this course available on Coursera if you’ve always been intrigued by psychology and want to know more about it. In this course, you will learn about social action, emotions, persuasion etc.

8. Program in Design Thinking: This education program will give you an edge when you start applying for employment. The teachers are from the Rochester Institute of Technology (Rx). In this course, you learn about analysis skills, innovative thought, visualization methods and approaches to understand business problems.

9.  Professional Certificate in Front-End Web Developer: This is one among the best education courses available in the market because it is led by experts from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) (W3Cx). In this course, you will learn the best CSS applications, latest web development methods and systems.

10. Professional Certificate in English for Business Networking: Business communication and networking are very essential for career growth and development. This course is given by the University of Washington. You will learn how networking can help you attain your professional goals.

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A little indigo mouse is continuing doing the W3Cx: JS.0x JavaScript Introduction MOOC. It didn’t do any further chapters, just applied the thing it read about in chapter 1.6.1. Writing messages to the devtool console.

It wanted to make a function that adds images to the page body after clicking.

It struggled with the task for over an hour.

Eventually, it turned out that images being in two lines somehow prevented the code from executing correctly or something like that.

Mouse is very tired now, it needs to go sleepy-sleepy.

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¿Por qué aprender a programar ahora? ¿Y cómo hacerlo? Le preguntamos a los expertos

Intrigado por la programación y la informática, pero ¿no sabes por dónde empezar? Nos dirigimos a siete expertos de la industria y académicos en campos desde la ciberseguridad hasta la computación en la nube, para aprender cómo los estudiantes con diferentes programas pueden comenzar a explorar habilidades y trayectorias profesionales y por qué ahora es un buen momento para entrar en el mundo de la programación.

Explora cursos y programas de programación impartido por el profesorado presentado en esta publicación y por muchos más expertos muchos más.

¿Por qué aprender a programar ahora?

Vivimos en un mundo computarizado

“Muchas de las fortalezas de entrar en la programación en este momento son bastante obvias: el mundo está cada vez más informatizado, la demanda de habilidades aún está en aumento y la tecnología cambia tan rápido que incluso si estás atrás, no será por mucho tiempo porque todos tienen que seguir aprendiendo “, dijo David Joyner, PhD, director ejecutivo de educación en línea y OMSCS de la Facultad de Informática del Instituto de Tecnología de Georgia, e instructor de varios cursos y programas en edX, como Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming.

“Acabamos de tener una demostración brillante de cómo la tecnología digital ayudó a superar la disrupción económica en muchas áreas. A pesar de tener 30 años, la Web es la plataforma ganadora con las tecnologías web existentes en acción, lo que hace posible comunicarse, comprar / vender, aprender, etc. Por lo tanto, más que nunca, las personas necesitan adquirir o mantener habilidades de programación web. La programación para la Web es fácil y muy a menudo conduce a experiencias satisfactorias y divertidas. Los MOOCs de W3Cx proporcionan las claves correctas para dominar los idiomas web fundamentales. Con el advenimiento del aprendizaje automático, las Smart thing (cosas inteligentes) y más, existe un mundo inexplorado de futuras aplicaciones web y usos para crear y jugar. Como mujer en la tecnología, ¡animo especialmente a las chicas a adoptar estos conjuntos de habilidades web!”, dijo la directora de capacitación del W3C, Marie-Claire Forgue, quien desarrolló el programa de W3Cx en asociación con edX, donde los desarrolladores web de todo el mundo pueden aprender técnicas de desarrollo web front-end utilizando los estándares web de W3C.

El pensamiento computacional es una habilidad multidisciplinaria valiosa

“El pensamiento computacional se está convirtiendo en una habilidad crítica en casi todas las disciplinas. La programación es una buena manera de capacitar a las personas en el pensamiento computacional. Por lo tanto, se puede ver que en muchos países y regiones, incluido Hong Kong, comenzamos a enseñar programación a estudiantes de primaria y secundaria e intentamos equiparlos con habilidades en pensamiento computacional “, dijo el Dr. Siu Ming Yiu, profesor en el departamento de informática de la Universidad de Hong Kong y el instructor principal del curso Blockchain and FinTech: Basics, Applications, and Limitations, parte del programa de Certificación Profesional FinTech de HKUx.

La programación es esencial en campos como la tecnología de la información, la ciberseguridad y la tecnología financiera.

“La programación siempre será una parte integral de la profesión de TI. La programación ha allanado el camino para el desarrollo de grandes sistemas e infraestructuras y ha contribuido a los avances tecnológicos en Cloud Computing e Inteligencia Artificial (IA). Cada sistema requiere software para ejecutarse y el software es desarrollado por programadores. Las habilidades de programación son relevantes en todos los aspectos de TI, desde el desarrollo del sistema hasta la configuración / implementación y uso del sistema ”, dijo el Dr. Patrick Appiah-Kubi, director del programa y profesor asociado en Cloud Computing del University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

“El impacto devastador de la crisis de salud global en prácticamente todas las industrias ha sido un llamado de atención para los líderes empresariales, que se dan cuenta de que están mal equipados para abordar las demandas de entornos y sistemas remotos que pueden respaldar sus operaciones. Muchos ejecutivos también se dan cuenta de la inseguridad cibernética de los empleados que trabajan de forma remota. Esto ha abierto una oportunidad para que las compañías aumenten su fuerza de habilidades de programación para abordar algunos de estos desafíos ”, dijo Appiah-Kubi.

” Hoy en día, la transformación financiera digital está siendo impulsada a nuevos niveles por la pandemia de COVID-19. En el futuro, la tecnología desempeñará un papel cada vez más central en la evolución futura de las finanzas, con enormes oportunidades y desafíos para las personas y los reguladores financieros de todo el mundo. Para mí, uno de los desarrollos más emocionantes se centra en las monedas digitales del banco central: CBDC, como el proyecto Yuan Digital de China o las propuestas para un Dólar Digital. Estos combinan dinero y tecnología juntos y apuntalarán las revoluciones en las finanzas globales en el futuro ”, dijo Douglas Arner, director del Asian Institute of International Financial Law en University of Hong Kong y profesor en el curso Introduction to FinTech de HKU.

Puedes programar desde casa

“Especialmente en esta era de distanciamiento social, la programación es un trabajo que se puede hacer desde casa. Muchas organizaciones, como Mozilla, tienen fuerzas de trabajo distribuidas casi por completo. Al igual que la educación en línea significa que ya no tienes que mudarte para continuar tu educación, las habilidades de programación significan que es posible que no tengas que mudarte para un nuevo trabajo ”, dijo Joyner.

¿Dónde deberías comenzar? Aprendiendo Python 

Comenzando con Python

“Para principiantes, sugeriría Python (o lenguajes de script similares) para comenzar. Es un lenguaje fácil de aprender, altamente productivo y también es útil en muchas situaciones prácticas como el análisis de datos ”, dijo el Dr. Yiu.

“Enseño y sugiero que los nuevos codificadores usen Python y sus paquetes asociados. En mi opinión, no hay comparación en términos de documentación en línea, comunidad de usuarios, facilidad de aprendizaje y las capacidades generales de Python. También sugiero a los estudiantes centrados en la ciencia de los datos que escojan el lenguaje R en paralelo, ya que proporciona bibliotecas encapsuladas que no siempre están disponibles en Python ”, dijo el Dr. Clayton Miller, profesor asistente del School of Design and Environment’s Department of Building en la  National University of Singapore (NUS) e instructor en el curso  Data Science for Construction, Architecture and Engineering de NUS.

El valor de convertirse en un generalista

“La habilidad fundamental de la programación es dominar el razonamiento lógico y el flujo del software y no el lenguaje de programación que se está utilizando. Los codificadores novatos pueden comenzar con un lenguaje básico, como Python o Java para un programador intermedio, para desarrollar sus habilidades y seguir aprendiendo otros lenguajes de programación. Saber varios idiomas es beneficioso porque todos los sistemas basados ​​en la nube utilizan hoy integraciones multilingües en un solo sistema funcional ”, dijo el Dr. Appiah-Kubi.

“Al igual que con cualquier tema, la informática ofrece la opción de amplitud frente a profundidad. Puedes profundizar y especializarte en gran medida en un campo de gran demanda, como la ciencia de datos, el desarrollo web o la inteligencia artificial, o puedes ir más allá y buscar ser más generalista, incursionando en un poco de cada uno. Personalmente, creo que es prudente optar por lo último: hacer un poco de todo. Digo eso porque la belleza de la informática es que el campo está cambiando tan rápido que incluso si te especializas, tendrás que seguir aprendiendo dentro de ese dominio para mantenerte actualizado. Al ir a lo ancho, sienta las bases para profundizar donde sea que lo necesites cuando lo necesites, sabiendo que los materiales probablemente estarán disponibles para hacerlo. Desea prepararte para el aprendizaje futuro, y la mejor manera de hacerlo es establecer una base amplia ”, dijo Joyner.

Aprende de estos instructores y más sobre edX

Ya sea que estés comenzando o hayas estado programando durante años, siempre hay algo nuevo que aprender. Explora las clases y programas de programación impartidos por los profesionales e instructores presentados en esta publicación y más.

“Aprender a programar se hace mejor usando tus propios datos u objetivos. Tener tiempo de inactividad o una interrupción en tu flujo habitual puede darte la oportunidad de regresar y tomar algún objetivo o información que sea parte de tu industria y aplicar habilidades de ciencia de datos. Hay muchas fuentes en línea disponibles para ayudar a solucionar problemas y edX proporciona el marco para aprender nuevas habilidades de programación ”, dijo el Dr. Miller.

Sigue leyendo

¿Vale la pena aprender a programar? Ya sea que ya estés trabajando en ingeniería de software a tiempo completo o aprendiendo a programar por primera vez, aprende más sobre cómo las habilidades de programación pueden traducirse en una valiosa resolución de problemas del mundo real en carreras de todo tipo. Explora algunos extractos de otros artículos relacionados con la programación.

Las 4 habilidades de programación más lucrativas que puedes aprender en línea

Los trabajos de programación están tan de moda como nunca y no hay un final a la vista. Si está buscando un trabajo seguro con la flexibilidad de trabajar en línea desde cualquier lugar, el desarrollo de software es el camino a seguir. Una de las mejores cosas sobre el campo de la programación de computadoras es que los lenguajes de programación más populares se pueden encontrar con una búsqueda rápida en Google y se pueden aprender en línea de forma gratuita. Los cursos introductorios de programación están disponibles para aprender Java, Python, Perl, Ruby, C ++, HTML, PHP, CSS y casi todo lo demás. 

Visita el blog de edX para leer más artículos.

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The 3 Most Lucrative Programming Skills You Can Learn Online for Free

Programming jobs are as hot as ever and there is no end in sight. If you are looking for a secure job with the flexibility to work online from anywhere, programming is the way to go. One of the best things about the field of computer programming is that the most popular programming languages can be learned online for free. Introductory programming courses are available for learning Java, Python, Perl, C++, and pretty much everything else. In addition to free online courses, there are hosts of websites dedicated to teaching you how to code. To add top programming skills to your resume, all you need is a computer, some dedicated time and the desire to learn.

#1 – Java

A search of the most popular programming skills on Indeed.com shows that Java is at the top in terms of outstanding jobs with salaries above $100K. The Java programming language tops the latest TIOBE Index as the most popular programming language and is also the TIOBE Programming Language Hall of Fame Winner for 2015. Java runs on 7 billion devices and is used to develop native Android applications. A February, 2016 Indeed.com search for Java returned over 36,000 jobs paying over $100K per year with over 60,000 full time Java positions paying over $70K per year. Becoming an expert Java developer would no doubt put you in high demand and yes, drumroll please, you can learn it online for free. Dive in with a free introductory 5-week online Java course to learn the basics. From there you can continue with additional free courses or simply work through practice assignments, progressively programming more advanced applications. Oracle provides extensive documentation, tutorials and learning tracks to help programming students and developers advance their Java skills. In addition to online documentation and study, students can join groups to learn more, network and find jobs. The Java development community is immense with an estimated 9 million developers and developer meetups can be found all over the world. One Linkedin Java Developers group has over 300,000 members with active discussions and tips for newcomers.

Select a Java course below to learn more.

Introduction to Programming with Java: Starting to Code with Java

Video transcripts of this course are available in English, Spanish and Portugese.

Introduction to Programming with Java: Writing Good Code

Video transcripts of this course are available in English, Spanish and Portugese.

#2 – SQL

SQL is the programming language for managing data. Since almost every programming application in existence interacts with data in one way or another, it’s understandable that SQL would be high on the lists of requested skills and high-paying jobs. Indeed.com lists over 20,000 jobs in SQL paying over $100K per year.

Start learning SQL by enrolling in a free, self-paced online course in Transact-SQL from Microsoft. Learn how to write SELECT queries, learn various operators, functions and much more from expert instructors. In no time, you will be setting up and interacting with databases. SQL tutorials are available online and you can also practice setting up and interacting with databases using MySQL, a free, open-source database management system popular in web applications.

Enroll in Querying with Transact-SQL from Microsoft.

#3 – C

C was created in 1972 by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs and is one of the most widely used programming languages of all time. It is second only to Java on the TIOBE Index of programming language popularity, with C++ and C# falling right below in the 3rd and 4th positions. C++, also created at Bell Labs, is a flexible extension of the C language that allows programmers to create applications that will run on a wide variety of hardware platforms. C#, pronounced C-Sharp, is modern, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft.

If you are completely new to the C programming language, check out LearnCOnline.com for an introduction to the basics. Visit cplusplus.com for great C++ tutorials and examples. For expert-taught introductions to C++ and C#, enroll in free, self-paced online courses from Microsoft available on edX.org. Microsoft also offers full documentation and tutorials for C# on their developer network.

Introduction to C++

Programming with C#

#4 – Python

What? I thought this article was about the top 3 most lucrative programming languages. Well, I’m adding in Python anyway because it’s fun and I think you will really enjoy learning it. Python was created by Guido van Rossum, a.k.a. Benevolent Dictator for Life, in 1989 and he gave the programming language its name based on his love of the Monty Python Flying Circus. If you’re totally new to Python, get started with the beginner’s guide on Python.org and then enroll in one of the free online Python courses below.

Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python

Programming with Python for Data Science 

Don’t stop with just the top four. Add many more programming skills to your resume. See more free online computer programming courses at edX.org and further explore some of our Professional Certificates and MicroMasters programs!

Front-End Web Developer – W3Cx

Software Development – UBCx

Agile Development Using Ruby on Rails  – UC BerkeleyX

Computer Science Essentials for Software Development – PennX

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The 3 Most Lucrative Programming Skills You Can Learn Online for Free

Programming jobs are as hot as ever and there is no end in sight. If you are looking for a secure job with the flexibility to work online from anywhere, programming is the way to go. One of the best things about the field of computer programming is that the most popular programming languages can be learned online for free. Introductory programming courses are available for learning Java, Python, Perl, C++, and pretty much everything else. In addition to free online courses, there are hosts of websites dedicated to teaching you how to code. To add top programming skills to your resume, all you need is a computer, some dedicated time and the desire to learn.

#1 – Java

A search of the most popular programming skills on Indeed.com shows that Java is at the top in terms of outstanding jobs with salaries above $100K. The Java programming language tops the latest TIOBE Index as the most popular programming language and is also the TIOBE Programming Language Hall of Fame Winner for 2015. Java runs on 7 billion devices and is used to develop native Android applications. A February, 2016 Indeed.com search for Java returned over 36,000 jobs paying over $100K per year with over 60,000 full time Java positions paying over $70K per year. Becoming an expert Java developer would no doubt put you in high demand and yes, drumroll please, you can learn it online for free. Dive in with a free introductory 5-week online Java course to learn the basics. From there you can continue with additional free courses or simply work through practice assignments, progressively programming more advanced applications. Oracle provides extensive documentation, tutorials and learning tracks to help programming students and developers advance their Java skills. In addition to online documentation and study, students can join groups to learn more, network and find jobs. The Java development community is immense with an estimated 9 million developers and developer meetups can be found all over the world. One Linkedin Java Developers group has over 300,000 members with active discussions and tips for newcomers.

Select a Java course below to learn more.

Introduction to Programming with Java: Starting to Code with Java

Video transcripts of this course are available in English, Spanish and Portugese.

Introduction to Programming with Java: Writing Good Code

Video transcripts of this course are available in English, Spanish and Portugese.

#2 – SQL

SQL is the programming language for managing data. Since almost every programming application in existence interacts with data in one way or another, it’s understandable that SQL would be high on the lists of requested skills and high-paying jobs. Indeed.com lists over 20,000 jobs in SQL paying over $100K per year.

Start learning SQL by enrolling in a free, self-paced online course in Transact-SQL from Microsoft. Learn how to write SELECT queries, learn various operators, functions and much more from expert instructors. In no time, you will be setting up and interacting with databases. SQL tutorials are available online and you can also practice setting up and interacting with databases using MySQL, a free, open-source database management system popular in web applications.

Enroll in Querying with Transact-SQL from Microsoft.

#3 – C

C was created in 1972 by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs and is one of the most widely used programming languages of all time. It is second only to Java on the TIOBE Index of programming language popularity, with C++ and C# falling right below in the 3rd and 4th positions. C++, also created at Bell Labs, is a flexible extension of the C language that allows programmers to create applications that will run on a wide variety of hardware platforms. C#, pronounced C-Sharp, is modern, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft.

If you are completely new to the C programming language, check out LearnCOnline.com for an introduction to the basics. Visit cplusplus.com for great C++ tutorials and examples. For expert-taught introductions to C++ and C#, enroll in free, self-paced online courses from Microsoft available on edX.org. Microsoft also offers full documentation and tutorials for C# on their developer network.

Introduction to C++

Programming with C#

#4 – Python

What? I thought this article was about the top 3 most lucrative programming languages. Well, I’m adding in Python anyway because it’s fun and I think you will really enjoy learning it. Python was created by Guido van Rossum, a.k.a. Benevolent Dictator for Life, in 1989 and he gave the programming language its name based on his love of the Monty Python Flying Circus. If you’re totally new to Python, get started with the beginner’s guide on Python.org and then enroll in one of the free online Python courses below.

Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python

Programming with Python for Data Science 

Don’t stop with just the top four. Add many more programming skills to your resume. See more free online computer programming courses at edX.org and further explore some of our Professional Certificates and MicroMasters programs!

Front-End Web Developer – W3Cx

Software Development – UBCx

Agile Development Using Ruby on Rails  – UC BerkeleyX

Computer Science Essentials for Software Development – PennX

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The 3 Most Lucrative Programming Skills You Can Learn Online for Free

Programming jobs are as hot as ever and there is no end in sight. If you are looking for a secure job with the flexibility to work online from anywhere, programming is the way to go. One of the best things about the field of computer programming is that the most popular programming languages can be learned online for free. Introductory programming courses are available for learning Java, Python, Perl, C++, and pretty much everything else. In addition to free online courses, there are hosts of websites dedicated to teaching you how to code. To add top programming skills to your resume, all you need is a computer, some dedicated time and the desire to learn.

#1 – Java

A search of the most popular programming skills on Indeed.com shows that Java is at the top in terms of outstanding jobs with salaries above $100K. The Java programming language tops the latest TIOBE Index as the most popular programming language and is also the TIOBE Programming Language Hall of Fame Winner for 2015. Java runs on 7 billion devices and is used to develop native Android applications. A February, 2016 Indeed.com search for Java returned over 36,000 jobs paying over $100K per year with over 60,000 full time Java positions paying over $70K per year. Becoming an expert Java developer would no doubt put you in high demand and yes, drumroll please, you can learn it online for free. Dive in with a free introductory 5-week online Java course to learn the basics. From there you can continue with additional free courses or simply work through practice assignments, progressively programming more advanced applications. Oracle provides extensive documentation, tutorials and learning tracks to help programming students and developers advance their Java skills. In addition to online documentation and study, students can join groups to learn more, network and find jobs. The Java development community is immense with an estimated 9 million developers and developer meetups can be found all over the world. One Linkedin Java Developers group has over 300,000 members with active discussions and tips for newcomers.

Select a Java course below to learn more.

Introduction to Programming with Java: Starting to Code with Java

Video transcripts of this course are available in English, Spanish and Portugese.

Introduction to Programming with Java: Writing Good Code

Video transcripts of this course are available in English, Spanish and Portugese.

#2 – SQL

SQL is the programming language for managing data. Since almost every programming application in existence interacts with data in one way or another, it’s understandable that SQL would be high on the lists of requested skills and high-paying jobs. Indeed.com lists over 20,000 jobs in SQL paying over $100K per year.

Start learning SQL by enrolling in a free, self-paced online course in Transact-SQL from Microsoft. Learn how to write SELECT queries, learn various operators, functions and much more from expert instructors. In no time, you will be setting up and interacting with databases. SQL tutorials are available online and you can also practice setting up and interacting with databases using MySQL, a free, open-source database management system popular in web applications.

Enroll in Querying with Transact-SQL from Microsoft.

#3 – C

C was created in 1972 by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs and is one of the most widely used programming languages of all time. It is second only to Java on the TIOBE Index of programming language popularity, with C++ and C# falling right below in the 3rd and 4th positions. C++, also created at Bell Labs, is a flexible extension of the C language that allows programmers to create applications that will run on a wide variety of hardware platforms. C#, pronounced C-Sharp, is modern, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft.

If you are completely new to the C programming language, check out LearnCOnline.com for an introduction to the basics. Visit cplusplus.com for great C++ tutorials and examples. For expert-taught introductions to C++ and C#, enroll in free, self-paced online courses from Microsoft available on edX.org. Microsoft also offers full documentation and tutorials for C# on their developer network.

Introduction to C++

Programming with C#

#4 – Python

What? I thought this article was about the top 3 most lucrative programming languages. Well, I’m adding in Python anyway because it’s fun and I think you will really enjoy learning it. Python was created by Guido van Rossum, a.k.a. Benevolent Dictator for Life, in 1989 and he gave the programming language its name based on his love of the Monty Python Flying Circus. If you’re totally new to Python, get started with the beginner’s guide on Python.org and then enroll in one of the free online Python courses below.

Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python

Programming with Python for Data Science 

Don’t stop with just the top four. Add many more programming skills to your resume. See more free online computer programming courses at edX.org and further explore some of our Professional Certificates and MicroMasters programs!

Front-End Web Developer – W3Cx

Software Development – UBCx

Agile Development Using Ruby on Rails  – UC BerkeleyX

Computer Science Essentials for Software Development – PennX

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The 3 Most Lucrative Programming Skills You Can Learn Online for Free

Programming jobs are as hot as ever and there is no end in sight. If you are looking for a secure job with the flexibility to work online from anywhere, programming is the way to go. One of the best things about the field of computer programming is that the most popular programming languages can be learned online for free. Introductory programming courses are available for learning Java, Python, Perl, C++, and pretty much everything else. In addition to free online courses, there are hosts of websites dedicated to teaching you how to code. To add top programming skills to your resume, all you need is a computer, some dedicated time and the desire to learn.

#1 – Java

A search of the most popular programming skills on Indeed.com shows that Java is at the top in terms of outstanding jobs with salaries above $100K. The Java programming language tops the latest TIOBE Index as the most popular programming language and is also the TIOBE Programming Language Hall of Fame Winner for 2015. Java runs on 7 billion devices and is used to develop native Android applications. A February, 2016 Indeed.com search for Java returned over 36,000 jobs paying over $100K per year with over 60,000 full time Java positions paying over $70K per year. Becoming an expert Java developer would no doubt put you in high demand and yes, drumroll please, you can learn it online for free. Dive in with a free introductory 5-week online Java course to learn the basics. From there you can continue with additional free courses or simply work through practice assignments, progressively programming more advanced applications. Oracle provides extensive documentation, tutorials and learning tracks to help programming students and developers advance their Java skills. In addition to online documentation and study, students can join groups to learn more, network and find jobs. The Java development community is immense with an estimated 9 million developers and developer meetups can be found all over the world. One Linkedin Java Developers group has over 300,000 members with active discussions and tips for newcomers.

Select a Java course below to learn more.

Introduction to Programming with Java: Starting to Code with Java

Video transcripts of this course are available in English, Spanish and Portugese.

Introduction to Programming with Java: Writing Good Code

Video transcripts of this course are available in English, Spanish and Portugese.

#2 – SQL

SQL is the programming language for managing data. Since almost every programming application in existence interacts with data in one way or another, it’s understandable that SQL would be high on the lists of requested skills and high-paying jobs. Indeed.com lists over 20,000 jobs in SQL paying over $100K per year.

Start learning SQL by enrolling in a free, self-paced online course in Transact-SQL from Microsoft. Learn how to write SELECT queries, learn various operators, functions and much more from expert instructors. In no time, you will be setting up and interacting with databases. SQL tutorials are available online and you can also practice setting up and interacting with databases using MySQL, a free, open-source database management system popular in web applications.

Enroll in Querying with Transact-SQL from Microsoft.

#3 – C

C was created in 1972 by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs and is one of the most widely used programming languages of all time. It is second only to Java on the TIOBE Index of programming language popularity, with C++ and C# falling right below in the 3rd and 4th positions. C++, also created at Bell Labs, is a flexible extension of the C language that allows programmers to create applications that will run on a wide variety of hardware platforms. C#, pronounced C-Sharp, is modern, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft.

If you are completely new to the C programming language, check out LearnCOnline.com for an introduction to the basics. Visit cplusplus.com for great C++ tutorials and examples. For expert-taught introductions to C++ and C#, enroll in free, self-paced online courses from Microsoft available on edX.org. Microsoft also offers full documentation and tutorials for C# on their developer network.

Introduction to C++

Programming with C#

#4 – Python

What? I thought this article was about the top 3 most lucrative programming languages. Well, I’m adding in Python anyway because it’s fun and I think you will really enjoy learning it. Python was created by Guido van Rossum, a.k.a. Benevolent Dictator for Life, in 1989 and he gave the programming language its name based on his love of the Monty Python Flying Circus. If you’re totally new to Python, get started with the beginner’s guide on Python.org and then enroll in one of the free online Python courses below.

Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python

Programming with Python for Data Science 

Don’t stop with just the top four. Add many more programming skills to your resume. See more free online computer programming courses at edX.org and further explore some of our Professional Certificates and MicroMasters programs!

Front-End Web Developer – W3Cx

Software Development – UBCx

Agile Development Using Ruby on Rails  – UC BerkeleyX

Computer Science Essentials for Software Development – PennX

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W3C marks second anniversary of W3Cx with new training offerings for web developers

W3C marks second anniversary of W3Cx with new training offerings for web developers

Just two years after launching its first HTML5 course on W3Cx, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) announced today that it has exceeded its enrollment goals with nearly 400,000 students from every country participating in its HTML5 and CSS MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). W3Cx is the result of a successful partnership with edX, the world’s leading nonprofit online learning platform, founded…

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Why Learn to Code Now? And How? We Asked 7 Experts

Intrigued by coding and computer science, but don’t know where to start? We turned to seven industry and academic experts in fields from cybersecurity to cloud computing to learn how code-curious learners can begin exploring skills and career paths and why now is a great time to get into coding.

Explore coding courses and programs taught by faculty featured in this post and more.

Why Learn to Code Now?

We live in a computerized world

“A lot of the strengths of getting into coding right now are pretty obvious—the world is increasingly computerized, demand for the skills is still on the rise, and the technology changes so fast that even if you’re behind now, you won’t stay behind for long because everyone has to keep learning,” said David Joyner, PhD, executive director of online education and OMSCS for the College of Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and instructor for several courses and programs on edX, such as Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming.

“We just had a brilliant demonstration of how digital technology helped to overcome economic disruption in many areas. Even though 30 years old, the Web is the winner platform with existing Web technologies in action, making it possible to communicate, buy/sell, learn, etc. So, more than ever, people need to either acquire or keep up Web programming skills. Coding for the Web is easy and very often leads to satisfying and fun experiences. W3Cx MOOCs give the right keys to master the foundational Web languages. With the advent of machine learning, smart things and more, there is an unexplored world of future Web applications and usages to create and play with. As a woman in tech, I especially encourage girls to embrace these Web skillsets!” said W3C Head of Training Marie-Claire Forgue, who developed the W3Cx MOOC program in partnership with edX, where Web developers worldwide can learn front-end Web development techniques using W3C Web standards.

Read Forgue’s post about why front-end web developers are one of today’s hottest jobs.

Computational thinking is a valuable cross-discipline skill

“Computational thinking is becoming a critical skill in almost all disciplines. Coding is a good way to train people in computational thinking. Thus, you can see that in many countries and regions, including Hong Kong, we start to teach primary (elementary) and high school students coding and try to equip them with skills in computational thinking,” said Dr. Siu Ming Yiu, a professor in the University of Hong Kong’s computer science department and the lead instructor for the course Blockchain and FinTech: Basics, Applications, and Limitations, part of HKUx’s FinTech Professional Certificate program.

Coding is essential in fields like information technology, cybersecurity, and fintech

“Coding will always be an integral part of the IT profession. Coding has paved the way for the development of large systems and infrastructures and has contributed to technological advances in Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Every system requires software to run and software is developed by coders. Coding skills are relevant in all aspects of IT, from system development to system configuration/implementation and usage,” said Dr. Patrick Appiah-Kubi, program director and associate professor in Cloud Computing Architecture at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

“The devastating impact of the global health crisis on virtually every industry has been a wake-up call for business leaders, who realize that they are ill-equipped to address the demands of remote environments and systems that can support their operations. Many executives also realize the cyber insecurity of employees working remotely. This has opened up an opportunity for companies to increase their coding skill force to address some of these challenges,” Appiah-Kubi said.

“Speed kills and good coding speeds up the kill chain. Offensively, coding make attacks and exploits faster and more effective. Defensively, cybersecurity professionals need strong coding skills to keep up with the adversary’s custom coded exploits and to automate their own defenses,” said Dr. John S. Galliano, program director for Cybersecurity Technology at UGMC

“Today, digital financial transformation is being driven to new levels by the COVID-19 pandemic. Going forward, technology will play an ever more central role in the future evolution of finance, with huge opportunities and challenges for people and financial regulators across the world. For me, among the most exciting developments center around central bank digital currencies – CBDCs, such as China’s Digital Yuan project or proposals for a Digital Dollar. These meld money and technology together and will underpin revolutions in global finance going forward,” said Douglas Arner, director of the Asian Institute of International Financial Law at the University of Hong Kong and instructor for HKUx’s Introduction to FinTech course.

You can code from home

“Especially in this age of social distancing, coding is a job you can do from home. Lots of organizations, such as Mozilla, have almost entirely distributed workforces. Just like online education means you no longer have to move to continue your education, coding skills means you may not have to move for a new job,” Joyner said.

Where Should You Start? Learning Python and Building Breadth

Starting with Python

“For beginners, I would suggest Python (or similar scripting languages) to start with. It is an easy language to pick up, highly productive, and also is useful in many practical situations such as data analysis,” Dr. Yiu said.

“I teach and highly suggest that new coders use Python and its associated packages. In my mind, there is no comparison in terms of online documentation, user community, ease-of-learning, and general capabilities of Python. I also suggest data science-focused learners to pick up the R language in parallel as it provides encapsulated libraries that aren’t always available in Python,” said Dr. Clayton Miller, assistant professor for the School of Design and Environment’s Department of Building at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and instructor for the NUS edX course Data Science for Construction, Architecture and Engineering.

The value of becoming a generalist

“The fundamental skill of coding is mastering the logical reasoning and flow of the software and not the coding language that is being used. Novice coders can start with a basic language, such as Python, or Java for an intermediate coder, to develop their skills and go on to learn other programming languages. Knowing multiple languages is beneficial because all cloud-based systems today use multi-language integrations in a single functional system,” said Dr. Appiah-Kubi.

“As with probably any subject, computing gives you the choice of breadth vs. depth. You can go deep and specialize very heavily in one in-demand field, such as data science, web development, or artificial intelligence, or you can go broad and seek to be more of a generalist, dabbling in a little bit of each. Personally, I think it’s prudent to go for the latter: do a little bit of everything. I say that because the beauty of computing is that the field is changing so fast that even if you specialize, you’re going to have to continue learning within that domain to stay current. By going broad, you lay a foundation to go deep wherever you need to whenever you need to, knowing that the materials will likely be available to do so. You want to set yourself up for future learning, and the best way to do that is to lay a broad foundation,” Joyner said.

Learn From These Instructors and More on edX

Whether you’re just getting started or have been coding for years, there’s always something new to learn on edX. Explore coding classes and programs taught by the professionals and instructors featured in this post and more.

“Learning to code is best done using your own data or objective. Having downtime or a disruption to your usual flow might give you a chance to go back and grab some objective or data that is part of your industry and apply data science skills to it! There are so many available online sources to help troubleshoot and edX provides the framework for learning new coding skills,” Dr. Miller said.

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Finding a New Career Path with a Professional Certificate: Meet Larisa

We’re excited to bring you Larisa’s inspiring story about how W3Cx’s Front-End Web Developer Professional Certificate program helped her embark on a completely new career path and the passion and success she experienced through her newfound skills. This is what she had to say about her experience learning on edX.  

What program did you take on edX, and what were your goals in taking it?

I took the Front-End Web Developer Professional Certificate program from W3Cx.  When I started the program, my goal was to develop new skills and experiment with taking my career in a new direction.

I graduated from MIT with a degree in physical biology. I started work in sales but wanted to do something different. I remembered the powerfully positive responses I received from the students taking the Supply Chain Management courses through my work at MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics and thought that I too could use edX to change my life.  

What outcomes have you experienced as a result of your coursework?

I changed jobs and industries!

How have you applied the skills you learned in the program?

The remote format of the program allowed me to learn more about web development without taking time off of my current job. When I completed the certification, I was able to make antiquated websites responsive and significantly decrease loading times for my employer. I moved into a completely different career path!

I am so comfortable with Javascript, HTML, and CSS now and my coworkers can rely on me as a front-end subject matter expert to troubleshoot any front-end problems that arise. Now, I am in a leadership role with a new company.

Even my family has taken an interest in web development after seeing how happy the W3C program has made me.

After acquiring these skills, my job search drastically changed. This program definitely changed my life and I could not be more grateful to edX and the W3C for making this possible. I am so passionate about edX and the flexibility it provides to the students.

What advice would you give new edX students/learners interested in Professional Certificate programs?

I recommend that anyone interested in trying a professional certificate program audit a course.  A new educational endeavor can seem intimidating at first, but a quick visit to the course forums reveals that there are others in your situation who are looking forward to the challenge. You have nothing to lose, so try something new and expand your horizon.

Anything else you’d like to share about your experience with edX and how it has helped to advance your studies?

EdX has made it possible for me to learn from world-class educators on my own schedule. The feeling of freedom to learn amongst an international community is incredible.

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Finding a New Career Path with a Professional Certificate: Meet Larisa

We’re excited to bring you Larisa’s inspiring story about how W3Cx’s Front-End Web Developer Professional Certificate program helped her embark on a completely new career path and the passion and success she experienced through her newfound skills. This is what she had to say about her experience learning on edX.  

What program did you take on edX, and what were your goals in taking it?

I took the Front-End Web Developer Professional Certificate program from W3Cx.  When I started the program, my goal was to develop new skills and experiment with taking my career in a new direction.

I graduated from MIT with a degree in physical biology. I started work in sales but wanted to do something different. I remembered the powerfully positive responses I received from the students taking the Supply Chain Management courses through my work at MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics and thought that I too could use edX to change my life.  

What outcomes have you experienced as a result of your coursework?

I changed jobs and industries!

How have you applied the skills you learned in the program?

The remote format of the program allowed me to learn more about web development without taking time off of my current job. When I completed the certification, I was able to make antiquated websites responsive and significantly decrease loading times for my employer. I moved into a completely different career path!

I am so comfortable with Javascript, HTML, and CSS now and my coworkers can rely on me as a front-end subject matter expert to troubleshoot any front-end problems that arise. Now, I am in a leadership role with a new company.

Even my family has taken an interest in web development after seeing how happy the W3C program has made me.

After acquiring these skills, my job search drastically changed. This program definitely changed my life and I could not be more grateful to edX and the W3C for making this possible. I am so passionate about edX and the flexibility it provides to the students.

What advice would you give new edX students/learners interested in Professional Certificate programs?

I recommend that anyone interested in trying a professional certificate program audit a course.  A new educational endeavor can seem intimidating at first, but a quick visit to the course forums reveals that there are others in your situation who are looking forward to the challenge. You have nothing to lose, so try something new and expand your horizon.

Anything else you’d like to share about your experience with edX and how it has helped to advance your studies?

EdX has made it possible for me to learn from world-class educators on my own schedule. The feeling of freedom to learn amongst an international community is incredible.

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Finding a New Career Path with a Professional Certificate: Meet Larisa

We’re excited to bring you Larisa’s inspiring story about how W3Cx’s Front-End Web Developer Professional Certificate program helped her embark on a completely new career path and the passion and success she experienced through her newfound skills. This is what she had to say about her experience learning on edX.  

What program did you take on edX, and what were your goals in taking it?

I took the Front-End Web Developer Professional Certificate program from W3Cx.  When I started the program, my goal was to develop new skills and experiment with taking my career in a new direction.

I graduated from MIT with a degree in physical biology. I started work in sales but wanted to do something different. I remembered the powerfully positive responses I received from the students taking the Supply Chain Management courses through my work at MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics and thought that I too could use edX to change my life.  

What outcomes have you experienced as a result of your coursework?

I changed jobs and industries!

How have you applied the skills you learned in the program?

The remote format of the program allowed me to learn more about web development without taking time off of my current job. When I completed the certification, I was able to make antiquated websites responsive and significantly decrease loading times for my employer. I moved into a completely different career path!

I am so comfortable with Javascript, HTML, and CSS now and my coworkers can rely on me as a front-end subject matter expert to troubleshoot any front-end problems that arise. Now, I am in a leadership role with a new company.

Even my family has taken an interest in web development after seeing how happy the W3C program has made me.

After acquiring these skills, my job search drastically changed. This program definitely changed my life and I could not be more grateful to edX and the W3C for making this possible. I am so passionate about edX and the flexibility it provides to the students.

What advice would you give new edX students/learners interested in Professional Certificate programs?

I recommend that anyone interested in trying a professional certificate program audit a course.  A new educational endeavor can seem intimidating at first, but a quick visit to the course forums reveals that there are others in your situation who are looking forward to the challenge. You have nothing to lose, so try something new and expand your horizon.

Anything else you’d like to share about your experience with edX and how it has helped to advance your studies?

EdX has made it possible for me to learn from world-class educators on my own schedule. The feeling of freedom to learn amongst an international community is incredible.

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Finding a New Career Path with a Professional Certificate: Meet Larisa

We’re excited to bring you Larisa’s inspiring story about how W3Cx’s Front-End Web Developer Professional Certificate program helped her embark on a completely new career path and the passion and success she experienced through her newfound skills. This is what she had to say about her experience learning on edX.  

What program did you take on edX, and what were your goals in taking it?

I took the Front-End Web Developer Professional Certificate program from W3Cx.  When I started the program, my goal was to develop new skills and experiment with taking my career in a new direction.

I graduated from MIT with a degree in physical biology. I started work in sales but wanted to do something different. I remembered the powerfully positive responses I received from the students taking the Supply Chain Management courses through my work at MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics and thought that I too could use edX to change my life.  

What outcomes have you experienced as a result of your coursework?

I changed jobs and industries!

How have you applied the skills you learned in the program?

The remote format of the program allowed me to learn more about web development without taking time off of my current job. When I completed the certification, I was able to make antiquated websites responsive and significantly decrease loading times for my employer. I moved into a completely different career path!

I am so comfortable with Javascript, HTML, and CSS now and my coworkers can rely on me as a front-end subject matter expert to troubleshoot any front-end problems that arise. Now, I am in a leadership role with a new company.

Even my family has taken an interest in web development after seeing how happy the W3C program has made me.

After acquiring these skills, my job search drastically changed. This program definitely changed my life and I could not be more grateful to edX and the W3C for making this possible. I am so passionate about edX and the flexibility it provides to the students.

What advice would you give new edX students/learners interested in Professional Certificate programs?

I recommend that anyone interested in trying a professional certificate program audit a course.  A new educational endeavor can seem intimidating at first, but a quick visit to the course forums reveals that there are others in your situation who are looking forward to the challenge. You have nothing to lose, so try something new and expand your horizon.

Anything else you’d like to share about your experience with edX and how it has helped to advance your studies?

EdX has made it possible for me to learn from world-class educators on my own schedule. The feeling of freedom to learn amongst an international community is incredible.

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A little indigo mouse continues its struggle with the W3Cx: JS.0x JavaScript Introduction MOOC.

The upper two screens demonstrate the horrors the mouse has to put up with.

The course is very text-heavy and it takes the mouse much more time to do it. It’s pretty sure that what mouse has already read/seen from Module 1 would be, like 1-2 modules in HtCx1. It's possible that most of module-time in HtCx1 was doing recommended problems, not lectures.

Mouse already has 30 pages of notes!

It’s interesting that objects are introduced pretty early in the course. Actually one of the first Java Script code.

The best way to learn included some tinkering with parameters fed to function.

Mouse is still only less than halfway through the module O_o .

After doing the first chapter - about interactive glue, mouse was so disgusted it had to spend an hour working on the problem from the other course it was trying to avoid.

After all, mouse is glad it enrolled on this course because it seems to be a good introduction before getting back to YDKJS! booklets.

Mouse has prepared notes from the next lecture for studying when it wakes up.

Mouse is tired now. It needs to go sleepy-sleepy.

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A little indigo mouse has managed to finish chapter 1.5 of module 1 of the W3Cx: JS.0x JavaScript Introduction MOOC which took mouse almost a month and whole module was supposed to take a week.

Mouse had a bad day and had to watch many videos on youtube and read many things and write many posts to get into shape to be able to focus on studying.

Mouse managed to read the lecture notes on its ebook reader and answered all the lecture questions.

Then mouse prepared notes from the first lecture of the 1.6 module for later reading.

Mouse sees a possibility of starting to apply the thingies it learned in the HtCx1: How to Code 1: Simple Data course as it finally has read about functions. Which means mouse has to refresh how the How to Design Functions recipe works

Mouse is tired now. It needs to go sleepy-sleepy.