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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


  • B

    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

    Build toward a degree

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Distributed Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Database Design, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Relational Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Foundations of Embedded Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Pseudocode, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Systems Integration, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Real Time Data, Peripheral Devices

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Accounting, Data Management, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Auditing, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Data Quality, Accounting Software, Data Integrity, Pandas (Python Package), Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis, Analytics, Automation, GitHub, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AI-102: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Solutions, AI Enablement, AI Security, Computer Vision, OpenAI, Text Mining, Model Deployment, Python Programming, Model Evaluation

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    DevOps on Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus (Software), Application Deployment, DevOps, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    NoSQL systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Systems, MongoDB, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Apache Cassandra, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability, Graph Theory, Unstructured Data, Maintainability

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    170 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Visualizing Filters of a CNN using TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Software Visualization, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    React - Working with Higher Order Components

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript and jQuery, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Application Development, Mobile Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Advanced Usability and Accessibility Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Surveys, Software Testing, Human Computer Interaction, User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Sell a product or a service with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Product Promotion, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Marketing Communications, Sales Development, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Cloud Architects

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Unix Shell, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
  • Foundations of Distributed Database Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations of Embedded Software Design: Coursera
  • Applying Data Analytics in Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Exam Prep AI-102: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate: Whizlabs
  • DevOps on Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • NoSQL systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Visualizing Filters of a CNN using TensorFlow: Coursera
  • React - Working with Higher Order Components: Coursera
  • Advanced Usability and Accessibility Practices: Board Infinity

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