Learners will be able to build structured Go programs, apply core language features, manage data using Go collections, handle errors explicitly, and implement concurrent systems using goroutines, channels, and synchronization techniques.
Master Golang Programming from Fundamentals to Concurrency
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Build structured Go programs using syntax, functions, and control flow.
Manage data using Go arrays, slices, maps, and interfaces effectively.
Implement concurrent systems using goroutines, channels, and sync tools.
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February 2026
Assessments
32 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 8 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the Go programming language, its origins, installation process, and foundational coding concepts required to begin writing and executing Go programs.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on structuring Go programs using functions, handling multiple files, and implementing advanced function features such as multiple return values and variadic functions.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module covers decision-making and iteration in Go, including loops, switch statements, closures, and deferred execution to control program flow efficiently.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module introduces Go’s core data structures, including maps, slices, structs, methods, and interfaces, enabling organized and flexible data modeling.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module introduces Go’s explicit error-handling model and foundational concurrency concepts using goroutines and channels.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
This module explores advanced concurrency patterns in Go, including channel direction, non-blocking operations, worker pools, and rate limiting.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on synchronizing shared state in concurrent Go programs using atomic operations, mutexes, and stateful goroutine patterns.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module covers essential text processing and time management techniques in Go, including string manipulation, regular expressions, and time calculations.
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10 videos4 assignments
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