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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


  • I

    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)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Implement Animated Car Graphics Using Computer Graphics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Plot (Graphics)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Discrete Math for Computer Science - Counting & Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Deductive Reasoning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Programming with Golang

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Development, Computer Programming, Program Development, Other Programming Languages, Software Development Tools

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon

    Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Design, Maintainability, Debugging, Data Structures

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Julia Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Box Plots, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    439 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Discrete Math for Computer Science - Algorithms & Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Arithmetic, Computational Thinking, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Application Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller, Data Structures

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Heriot-Watt University

    Learn Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Application Development, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development, Debugging, Data Structures

    Build toward a degree

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Human Machine Interfaces, Communication Systems, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Rust Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Relational Databases, Other Programming Languages, Databases, Debugging, Programming Principles, Application Development, Secure Coding, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Interoperability, Software Development, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, Data Import/Export

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    JetBrains

    AI-Assisted Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, AI Enablement, IntelliJ IDEA, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Integrated Development Environments, Agentic systems, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle

    2.5
    Rating, 2.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • JavaScript Programming Essentials: IBM
  • Implement Animated Car Graphics Using Computer Graphics: EDUCBA
  • Discrete Math for Computer Science - Counting & Probability: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Programming with Golang: Edureka
  • Programming with Java: Amazon
  • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town
  • Discrete Math for Computer Science - Algorithms & Recursion: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Application Programming Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • Learn Java Programming: Heriot-Watt University
  • Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials: Packt

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