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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.


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    Stanford University

    Cryptography I

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Persona (User Experience), Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), Mockups, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Sprint Planning

    4.8
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    75K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    PCEP: Python Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Debugging, Application Development, Development Environment, Software Installation, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

    4.8
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    6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta iOS Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Apple iOS, User Research, Usability Testing, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Javascript

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Applications, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Scientific Visualization, Game Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Logical Operations

    PCEP: Python Conditionals, Loops, Functions, and Exceptions

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Python Programming, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Scripting, Debugging, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Software Development, Functional Design, Computational Logic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Restful API, Application Deployment, Data Ethics, Software Development, Java, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, Application Security, DevSecOps, Image Analysis, AI Workflows, Software Engineering, AI Personalization, Java Programming

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    11K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Diagram Design

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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Core Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, File I/O, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Virtual Machines, Web Development, Debugging, Data Persistence, Package and Software Management, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Intro to Python: File Processing and Exception Handling

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Debugging, File Management, File Systems, Python Programming, Operating Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Cross Platform Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cryptography I: Stanford University
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
  • PCEP: Python Setup: Logical Operations
  • Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
  • Introduction to Python: Coursera
  • PCEP: Python Conditionals, Loops, Functions, and Exceptions: Logical Operations
  • Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers: IBM
  • Python Basics: University of Michigan
  • Core Java: LearnQuest

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