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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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    IBM

    Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Applications, Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Servers, Authentications, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Science, JSON, Middleware

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Science

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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Meta Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Design Research, Linux Commands, User Centered Design, Debugging, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Software Versioning, Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unit Testing, Application Development, API Design

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Agile Software Development, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kubernetes, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Code Coverage, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Agile Methodology, Serverless Computing, Behavior-Driven Development, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Cryptography, Java Programming, Linear Algebra

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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Concurrency in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Algorithms, OS Process Management, System Programming, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Interactivity with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Validation

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Intermediate Python Game Development with Pygame

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Graphics, Image Analysis, Program Development, Peripheral Devices, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Java, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    How Computers Work

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    573 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express: IBM
  • Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Meta Front-End Developer: Meta
  • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
  • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
  • Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs: Google
  • Concurrency in Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Interactivity with JavaScript: University of Michigan
  • Intermediate Python Game Development with Pygame: EDUCBA
  • Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers: Vanderbilt University

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