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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 C++: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Validation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Integrity, Data Structures, Code Reusability, File Management, Memory Management, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability, Computational Logic, Data Storage

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Bioinformatics, Encryption, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6 stars, 22K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Development Tools, Algorithms, Maintainability, Python Programming, Software Development, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Scripting

    4.5 stars, 619 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (619) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    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, Algorithms, Computational Logic

    4.4 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    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
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Disaster Recovery, 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
  • M

    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Code Reusability, Data Storage, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Web Development

    4.7 stars, 277 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Android Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Mobile Development

    4.7 stars, 347 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, 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
  • U
    D

    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
  • 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, Plot (Graphics), Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, 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
  • U

    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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