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Computer Programming Courses

Computer programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development principles. 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 applications and enhancing your programming capabilities.


Popular Computer Programming Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    C# Programming Fundamentals and Development Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Software Versioning, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Program Development, Software Visualization, Computational Logic, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Software Documentation, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Computer Science, Text Mining, NumPy, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Debugging, Computational Logic, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Debugging

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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Animations, Software Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphic Techniques, Python Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Design, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Graphical Tools, Game Design, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Problem Solving

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Storage

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, Unity Engine, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, ASP.NET, Computer Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Services, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Model View Controller, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Programming using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Robotics, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Automation, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

    Introduction to Programming with C Language

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Programming Principles, C and C++, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Development Environment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Automation, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • C# Programming Fundamentals and Development Environment: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode: Packt
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming: LearnQuest
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • Programming with C#: Simplilearn
  • An Introduction to Programming using Python: University of Leeds
  • Introduction to Programming with C Language: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

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