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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


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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo XR en Unity para todos Community Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, 3D Assets, Cross Platform Development, Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Animations, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Version Control, Application Deployment, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design, Software Testing, Application Development, Program Development, Data Validation, Microsoft Development Tools, Security Testing, Software Development Tools

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Estructuras de datos en Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Debugging

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    419 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Application Development, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

    4.7
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Meta Android Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Kotlin, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Javascript

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Procedural Maze Building and Maze Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Algorithms, Game Design, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Debugging, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Test Case, Python Programming, Cloud Management, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python Classes and Inheritance

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Software Testing, Data Structures

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Object-Oriented C++: Inheritance and Encapsulation

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

    4.8
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    228 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    程序设计与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Design, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Graph Theory, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Computer Architecture, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Database Systems

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

    4.5
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    268 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Exploitation techniques, Public Safety and National Security, Exploit development, Governance, Political Sciences

    4.7
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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

  • Desarrollo XR en Unity para todos Community Impact: Universidad de los Andes
  • Beginners Guide to C# Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Estructuras de datos en Python: Universidad Austral
  • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera
  • Meta Android Developer: Meta
  • Introduction to Procedural Maze Building and Maze Algorithms: Packt
  • Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Python Classes and Inheritance: University of Michigan
  • Object-Oriented C++: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • 程序设计与算法: Peking University

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