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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.


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    Board Infinity

    Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Regression Testing, Usability Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Perform basic data analysis tasks using Java streams

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Java, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Java Programming, Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Applied Python: Web Dev, Machine Learning & Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Server Side, Web Development, Regression Analysis, Apache, Web Services, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Web Applications, Key Management, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MathWorks

    Introduction to Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Quantitative Research, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Cyber Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Digital Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Learn Generative AI with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Tensorflow, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Image Analysis

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Machine Learning for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    328 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    ISC2

    ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models, Continuous Monitoring

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    292 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Development, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Scrimba

    Intro to Model Context Protocol (MCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, Anthropic Claude, Real Time Data, Debugging, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Artificial Intelligence, Middleware, Data Access, Server Side, Generative AI

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Windows可视化程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C# (Programming Language), UI Components, Microsoft Windows, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, File Management, Graphical Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Application Design, Application Development, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development: Board Infinity
  • Perform basic data analysis tasks using Java streams: Coursera
  • Applied Python: Web Dev, Machine Learning & Cryptography: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Learn Generative AI with LLMs: Edureka
  • Machine Learning for Data Analysis: Wesleyan University
  • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera
  • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
  • Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays: Coursera

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