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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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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Programming Principles, File I/O, Scripting, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Structures

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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Experience Design, User Experience, Design Research, Linux Commands, Usability, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Software Versioning, Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Unit Testing, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

    4.6
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Apple Xcode, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, React Redux, Apple iOS, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Android (Operating System), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, AI Personalization

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta iOS Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Apple iOS, User Research, Usability Testing, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Javascript

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Using Python to Access Web Data

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Restful API, Web Services, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Processing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Software Installation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Using Databases with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Geographic Information Systems, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master Python with Real-World Data & Web Projects

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, Computer Vision, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, Data Visualization, JSON, Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Installation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Foundations of Embedded Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Pseudocode, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Systems Integration, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Real Time Data, Peripheral Devices

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Java for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Debugging, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Python for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Application Development, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    218 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Python: Arizona State University
  • Meta Front-End Developer: Meta
  • Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch: Coursera
  • Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries: University of Michigan
  • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
  • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
  • Using Python to Access Web Data: University of Michigan
  • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
  • Master Python with Real-World Data & Web Projects: Packt
  • Foundations of Embedded Software Design: Coursera

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