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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


  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 797 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (797) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.8 stars, 3.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    C# Programming Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, .NET Framework, Integrated Development Environments, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Development Environment, Software Development, Mobile Development, Unit Testing, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Web Development, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Plot (Graphics), Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming in C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, System Programming, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis

    4.5 stars, 102 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Analysis, C and C++, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Automation, Program Development, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Code Reusability

    4.6 stars, 433 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (433) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Simulations

    4.5 stars, 337 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (337) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Programming with C ++

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Manipulation

    4.4 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Program Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, No-Code Development, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Animations

    4.7 stars, 4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Solution Design, Program Development, Coordination

    4.4 stars, 117 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming for Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Design, C and C++, Computer Architecture, Maintainability, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Computer Hardware, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Secure Coding, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • C# Programming Foundations: Edureka
  • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • Programming in C: University of Michigan
  • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Programming with C ++: Simplilearn
  • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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