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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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    Duke University

    Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

    Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Data Structures, Debugging, File Management

    4.3
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    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Learn to Code: Fun with C#

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Business Logic, Application Development, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Software Design, Data Structures, UI Components, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Storage, Computer Programming

    4.6
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    377 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Debugging

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, Simulations

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Other Programming Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Theoretical Computer Science, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    461 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Structures, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, File Management, Debugging

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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University
  • Learn to Code: Fun with C#: Coursera
  • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
  • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University
  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
  • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College

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