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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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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Program Development, Data Storage

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Computer Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Network Analysis, Model Evaluation, Sociology, Economics, Scientific Methods, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Heriot-Watt University

    MSc Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Graph Theory, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Computational Logic, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Programming Principles, Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Big Data, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Probability, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Machine Learning Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, OS Process Management, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Theoretical Computer Science, Analytical Skills, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis, Software Development, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Analysis, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Robotics, Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Design, Production Process, Process Development, Simulation and Simulation Software, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    JavaScript Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Scripting, Web Development, Web Applications, Computer Programming, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Git (Version Control System), Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edge Impulse

    Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Model Evaluation, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Go Programming Language

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Grafana, Web Services, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, CI/CD, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Network Security, Other Programming Languages, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Data Sharing

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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

  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Computer Simulations: University of California, Davis
  • MSc Computer Science: Heriot-Watt University
  • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • Logic for Computer Science: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Computational Thinking for Problem Solving: University of Pennsylvania
  • Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • JavaScript Programming Essentials: IBM

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