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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


  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Storytelling, User Experience Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting

    ★ 4.7 (125) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Finetuning Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Model Training, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Optimization, Transfer Learning, Data Preprocessing

    ★ 4.6 (626) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, UI/UX Research, User Research, Survey Creation, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, User Experience, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Experimentation, Sample Size Determination

    ★ 4.4 (212) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Data Visualization, Document Management, Data Presentation, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, Data Compilation, Data Processing, AI literacy, Text Mining, Debugging, Data Transformation, Generative AI, File I/O, Data Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Prompt Engineering for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Debugging, ChatGPT, Token Optimization, Pseudocode, AI literacy, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Web Applications, Software Development, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.5 (119) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.8 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Build Anything with AI — No Code Required

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Claude Code, No-Code Development, AI powered creativity, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, AI Workflows, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Automation, Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Return On Investment, Asset Management, Financial Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Process Optimization, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Python Programming, Simulations, Correlation Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Configuration Management and the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Software As A Service, Change Control, Terraform, System Monitoring, Incident Management, Configuration Management, IT Automation, Incident Response, Cloud Storage, Continuous Monitoring, Disaster Recovery

    ★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Input and Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Usability, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Interactive Design, Human Machine Interfaces, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Peripheral Devices

    ★ 4.6 (722) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Software Engineering Tools, Test Data, Code Coverage, Scenario Testing, Restful API, Mockups, Microservices

    ★ 4.8 (252) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Test Script Development, Scripting, Version Control, Test Automation, IT Automation, Email Automation, Test Tools, Software Testing, Cloud API, Scripting Languages, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Ethics, Scalability, Python Programming, File I/O, Productivity

    ★ 3.8 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Finetuning Large Language Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing: University of Michigan
  • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
  • Prompt Engineering for Web Developers: Scrimba
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Build Anything with AI — No Code Required: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python: EDHEC Business School
  • Configuration Management and the Cloud: Google
  • Input and Interaction: University of California San Diego

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