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Computer courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, data structures, algorithms, and web development fundamentals. You can build skills in software design, debugging, and database management, along with understanding cybersecurity principles. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database queries, and frameworks like React for building user interfaces, demonstrating how these skills are applied in real-world projects.


Popular Computer Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, File Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    Scalable Microservices for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Application Programming Interface (API), Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Data Persistence, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications, Application Frameworks

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    C

    Columbia University

    Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Mobile Development, Application Development, Functional Design, Programming Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Script Development, Test Case, Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Test Tools, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Test Data, Debugging, Configuration Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Software Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Design Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, System Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    F

    Fundação Lemann

    Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Animations, Software Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphic Techniques, Python Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Design, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Graphical Tools, Game Design, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 1

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnQuest

    Spring - Cloud Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Spring Framework, Cloud-Native Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, Load Balancing, Systems Architecture, Cloud Computing, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Restful API, Service Management, Network Routing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Java Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Application Development, Redis, Java Programming, Frontend Integration, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Database Development, Integrated Development Environments, Authentications, Application Security, Build Tools, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Data Access, Event Monitoring, Software Configuration Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials: Coursera
  • Scalable Microservices for Developers: Vanderbilt University
  • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
  • Advanced Programming in Kotlin: Meta
  • Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG: Coursera
  • Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
  • Aprenda a ensinar programação com o Programaê!: Fundação Lemann
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Learn Python: 1: Scrimba

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