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    Results for "computer science: programming with a purpose"

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C for Everyone: Structured Programming

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Data-oriented programming, Algorithms, File Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, JUnit, Java, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Computer Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Code Review, Unit Testing, Command-Line Interface, Data-oriented programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Algorithms, File Systems, Computational Thinking, Software Technical Review, Integration Testing, Software Design

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Programming with C ++

      Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Algorithms

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad ORT Uruguay

      ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Software Design, Software Development, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Game Design, Computer Programming, Animation and Game Design, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Scripting Languages

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Software Development, Programming Principles, Software Design, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Animation and Game Design, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Software Development, Scalability

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, JSON, Application Deployment, Data Structures, Javascript, Application Development, HTML and CSS, Data Analysis, Code Review, Software Development, Data Visualization Software, Web Development, Scripting, Prototyping, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Unsupervised Learning, Front-End Web Development, Data Science, Computer Programming

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Transformation, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Development Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer science: programming with a purpose courses

    • C for Everyone: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
    • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Programming with C ++: Simplilearn
    • ¡A Programar! Una introducción a la programación: Universidad ORT Uruguay
    • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
    • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
    • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania
    • Data Structures & Algos: Software Development Skills: Northeastern University

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