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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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    University of Michigan

    Django for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Ajax, jQuery, Model View Controller, Object-Relational Mapping, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JSON, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Data Modeling, Database Design, Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Database Development, Application Development, Web Development, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), SQL

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Data Encryption Standard, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, IBM Cloud, Linear Algebra, Arithmetic

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Mockups, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Technical Communication, Typography, Layout Design, Animations, Color Theory

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Java, Data Access, Database Application, Database Development, Java Programming, Databases, Software Development, Data Storage, Computer Programming

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    84 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Introduction to Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, React.js, General Networking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Graph Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Development Environment, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Animations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Prompt Engineering

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Data and File Management

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Relational Databases, File Management, Data Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, File Systems, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming

    3.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Report Writing, Applied Mathematics, Network Model, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operations Management, Applied Machine Learning, Case Studies, Engineering Calculations, Algorithms, Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Engineering Management, Program Implementation, Business Analytics

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Cloud Computing, Firewall, Mobile Security, USB, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Cloud Security, Network Protocols, System Configuration, System Support

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Django for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma: Google
  • Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC: Coursera
  • Introduction to Front-End Development: Meta
  • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
  • Web Development Fundamentals: Packt
  • GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding: Edureka
  • IBM COBOL Data and File Management: IBM
  • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure

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