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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


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Pedagogy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Programming Principles, Digital pedagogy, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, C# (Programming Language), Maintainability, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Event-Driven Programming, Cultural Responsiveness, Program Development, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Graphical Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    JavaScript Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Web Development, Data Structures, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Node.JS, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Functional Design, Event-Driven Programming, Frontend Performance, Frontend Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Data Science Foundations: NumPy, Pandas & Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Science, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Python: Istruzioni per l’uso

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Functional Design, Database Management, File Management, File I/O, Databases

    4.1 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    TypeScript in Practice: Functions, OOP & Generics

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Enterprise Application Management, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Application Development, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Javascript, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Software Development, Computer Programming, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Computational Logic, Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Game Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Coding with ChatGPT and Other LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Secure Coding, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering Tools, Application Security, LLM Application, Vibe coding, ChatGPT, Security Testing, Large Language Modeling, Code Review, AI Integrations, Integration Testing, Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Quality Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Advanced JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Web Development Tools, Frontend Performance, Performance Tuning, Javascript, Node.JS, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Web Applications, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Frontend Integration, Data Structures, Functional Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Generative AI for Code Efficiency and Auto-Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Code Review, LLM Application, Maintainability, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, AWS CloudFormation, C++ (Programming Language), SQL, PHP (Scripting Language), C (Programming Language), Airway Management, Building Codes

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    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, Unity Engine, Cross Platform Development, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, C# (Programming Language), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, C and C++, Computer Programming, Animations, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion: University of California San Diego
  • Parenting and More GameMaker Language Code: University of Colorado System
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists: University of California San Diego
  • JavaScript Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Data Science Foundations: NumPy, Pandas & Visualization: Packt
  • Python: Istruzioni per l’uso: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • TypeScript in Practice: Functions, OOP & Generics: LearnKartS
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals: University of California San Diego
  • Coding with ChatGPT and Other LLMs: Packt
  • Advanced JavaScript: LearnKartS

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