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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


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    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Development Tools, Algorithms, Maintainability, Python Programming, Software Development, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Scripting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Animation and Game Design, Cultural Responsiveness, Code Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Brainstorming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

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    53K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, digital literacy, Systems Design, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Software Design, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Productivity

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    362 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Object Oriented Programming with C++

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Animations, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Design, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Graphical Tools, Game Design, Computational Logic, Creative Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    C++ Programming and Graphics Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Presentation, Scientific Visualization, Application Development, Object Oriented Design, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Application Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Graphical Tools, Computational Thinking, Computer Graphic Techniques, Program Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Software Visualization

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Web Scraping, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
  • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • Object Oriented Programming with C++: Microsoft
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University

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