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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    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

    ★ 4.6 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    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

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    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

    ★ 4.9 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    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

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Network Programming and Client-Server Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Server Side, Web Applications, Middleware, Servers, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    ★ 4.8 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    C Programming Projects for Games and System Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Game Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Code Reusability, Data Modeling, Video Game Development, Computational Thinking, File Management, System Programming, Data Integrity, C and C++, Program Development, Application Development, Data Storage, Computational Logic, Data Maintenance, Animation and Game Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Computer Hardware and Software

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Networking Hardware, System Software, General Networking, OSI Models, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Security Software, Computer Networking, Software Systems, Intranet, Data Storage

    ★ 4.6 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Application Development, Algorithms

    ★ 4.4 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, UI Components, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Motion Graphics, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment

    ★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer programming courses

  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Programming with C Language: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
  • Programming Languages, Part A: University of Washington
  • Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode: Packt
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Network Programming and Client-Server Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • C Programming Projects for Games and System Development: EDUCBA
  • Computer Hardware and Software: University of California, Irvine

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