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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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    IBM

    IBM JavaScript Backend Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, Containerization, Istio, Kubernetes, Node.JS, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Restful API, Database Design, Cloud-Native Computing, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Javascript, Ajax, Grafana, Azure DevOps, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 9.4K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (9.4K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for UI UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, UI/UX Research, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Persona (User Experience), LLM Application, AI literacy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Miro AI, Design Software, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, Large Language Modeling, Wireframing

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD

    4.7 stars, 14K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (14K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Scripting in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Persistence, Data Mapping, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Dictionary, Software Installation, Development Environment, Data Access, Computational Logic, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 4.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon

    Introduction to Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Code Reusability, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Computational Logic

    4.4 stars, 422 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (422) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Programación en Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Matplotlib, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Processing, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Debugging, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Graphing, Data Analysis, Computational Logic

    4.5 stars, 216 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (216) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Software Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Functional Requirement, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Software Development, Risk Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Risk Management Framework, Product Management, Project Management

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Kotlin & Jetpack Compose Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Kotlin, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Animations, Typography, Code Reusability, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Design, Display Devices, Usability Testing

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Tools for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, R (Software), R Programming, Computer Programming Tools, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Cloud Hosting, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Cloud Services, Cloud API, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Platforms, Other Programming Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Version Control, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 30K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (30K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded Systems using C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Data Storage

    4.1 stars, 152 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (152) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Developing Mobile Apps with React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Front-End Web Development, React Redux, Ajax, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, React.js, Data Structures, Application Development, Apple iOS, Debugging, iOS Development, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, User Story, Android Development, Mobile Development Tools, Database Application

    4.4 stars, 981 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (981) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • IBM JavaScript Backend Developer: IBM
  • Generative AI for UI UX Design: IBM
  • IBM DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
  • Introduction to Scripting in Python: Rice University
  • Introduction to Software Development: Amazon
  • Programación en Python: Universidad de los Andes
  • Software Product Management: University of Alberta
  • Foundations of Kotlin & Jetpack Compose Basics: Packt
  • Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Tools for Data Science: IBM

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