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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


  • C

    Codio

    Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, File I/O, Build Tools, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, JUnit, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Structures, File Systems, Computer Programming, Java, Data Validation, Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 200 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (200) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Epidemiology

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Computer Science, Software Testing, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Computational Logic

    4.5 stars, 7.3K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (7.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Software Installation, Development Environment, Digital Communications

    4.7 stars, 7.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    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, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    4.5 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Persistence, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 487 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (487) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Practical Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging

    4.8 stars, 3.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Network Programming and Client-Server Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Servers, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Scalability, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Debugging, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Graph Theory, Code Reusability, Memory Management

    4.4 stars, 2.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 7.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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