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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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    Codio

    Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Kernel Internals: Processes, Memory, and Scheduling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Source Control & CI/CD - Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, DevOps

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, grep, Biostatistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Structures, Big Data, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Generative Model Architectures, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Data Infrastructure, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, IT Management, Responsible AI, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems, Algorithms, Digital Communications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Document Management, Storytelling, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Consolidation, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, SQL, Generative AI, AI literacy, Databases, Data Visualization

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Introduction to Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, User Accounts

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Web Services and Application Deployment with .NET 9

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Containerization, Application Deployment, .NET Framework, Test Automation, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, API Testing, Web Services, Integration Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Browser Compatibility, C# (Programming Language), API Design, DevOps, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Prompt Engineering for Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Context Engineering, Data Ethics, Concision, Token Optimization, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, Natural Language Processing, Interaction Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Relational Databases and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Systems, Data Integrity, Data Store, Database Development, Network Model, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Systems Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • Linux Kernel Internals: Processes, Memory, and Scheduling: Packt
  • Source Control & CI/CD - Hands-On: KodeKloud
  • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
  • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations: IBM
  • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Generative AI Data Analyst: Vanderbilt University
  • AWS: Introduction to Cloud Computing: Whizlabs
  • Advanced Web Services and Application Deployment with .NET 9: Packt

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