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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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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Programming Principles, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Computing Platforms, Development Environment, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply C++ Programming Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Development Environment, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Programming Tools, Maintainability

    4.8
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Memory Management, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, File I/O, IT Automation, User Accounts, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, File Management, User Provisioning, File Systems, OS Process Management, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Scripting, File Management, Data Structures, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Program Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Software Development, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Performance Tuning, Spring Framework, System Programming, Application Performance Management, Algorithms, JUnit, OS Process Management, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Spring Boot, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Aesthetics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Crash Course on Embedded C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphical Tools, Code Reusability

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Programming and Java Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Debugging, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Software Installation, Software Architecture, Other Programming Languages, Code Reusability, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Java Programming Essentials and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Functional Design

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Apply C++ Programming Fundamentals for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++: Packt
  • Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials: Packt
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator: Coursera
  • Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass: Packt
  • Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Crash Course on Embedded C Programming: Packt
  • Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python: Arizona State University

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