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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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    Multiple educators

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Simplilearn

    Python Programming Essentials Training

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Code Reusability, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Computational Logic, Integrated Development Environments, System Software, Software Installation, Functional Design

    3.6 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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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

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    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, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, JUnit, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Structures, File Systems, Computer Programming, Web Services, File Management, Java, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 197 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

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

    4.6 stars, 8.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (8.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Codio

    Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Persistence, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Computer Science, Data Storage, File Management

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Debugging

    4.7 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Program Development, C and C++, Programming Principles, Application Development, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, Computational Thinking, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Build Tools, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms

    4.4 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation

    4.8 stars, 234K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (234K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Analysis, C and C++, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Automation, Program Development, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Code Reusability

    4.6 stars, 433 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (433) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, Unity Engine, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), API Design, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Design, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, ASP.NET, Computer Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Services, Application Development, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Program Development, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Microsoft

    Introduction to JavaScript Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Program Development, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Software Design, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.2 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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