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    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Debugging

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Management, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File I/O

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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Program Development, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Creative Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, File I/O

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Matlab, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Applied Machine Learning, ChatGPT, Scatter Plots, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Digital Signal Processing, Mathematical Software, Computer Programming, Histogram, Predictive Modeling, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Efficient Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Cloud Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming in C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, System Programming

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · 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), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Data Storage, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Interactive Data Visualization, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Network Protocols, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Debugging, Go (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Data Persistence, Computational Logic, Computer Science, File Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Operating System Administration, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Dataflow, Storytelling, Game Design, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer science: programming with a purpose courses

  • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
  • Programming with C: Simplilearn
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
  • Efficient Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Programming in C: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Programming with C Language: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
  • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio

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