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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 Alberta

    Software Design and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Design Documents, Software Visualization, Code Review, Product Family Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Introduction to NGINX

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Web Servers, Firewall, Linux, Network Administration, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Server Administration, Application Deployment, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Network Security, Servers, Configuration Management, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Full Stack Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Object-Relational Mapping, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Node.JS, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Server Side, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Computing, Data Ethics, Data Import/Export, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 61K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (61K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 459 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (459) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability

    4.3 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Eclipse (Software)

    4.8 stars, 435 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (435) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI Agents, IBM Cloud, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Application Deployment, AI literacy, Machine Learning Software, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science

    4.7 stars, 37K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (37K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Introduction to Python for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Debugging, File I/O, Scripting, Python Programming, Web Applications, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, IT Automation, Web Development, Application Development, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Code Review, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Blender All-in-One For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Animation and Game Design, Motion Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Scripting, Image Quality, Design Software, Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Python Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Data Engineering Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, IBM DB2, Database Management, Data Store, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Apache Hadoop, Databases, Big Data, Unit Testing, Database Development, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy

    4.6 stars, 60K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (60K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Aprende a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Database Management, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Design, Debugging, File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    4.5 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (2.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, IT Security Architecture, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Assessment

    4.7 stars, 3.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · 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

  • Software Design and Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to NGINX: KodeKloud
  • IBM Full Stack Software Developer: IBM
  • Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch: Coursera
  • Introduction to Python: Arizona State University
  • Initiation à la programmation (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
  • Introduction to Python for Beginners: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Blender All-in-One For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM

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