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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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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Web Applications, Data Persistence, Scripting, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Program Development, Development Environment, Web Language, Web Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Solution Design, Business Logic, Event-Driven Programming, Transaction Processing, Data Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM RAG and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, OpenAI API, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Responsible AI, Software Development

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    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Apple Xcode, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Software Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Data

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Developing Mobile Apps with React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, React Redux, React.js, Ajax, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Apple iOS, Mobile Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, iOS Development, User Story, Android Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Development Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Testing, Java, Computer Programming, Software Development, Debugging, Scalability

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Finalizing the Factory Model & Animating the Scene

    Skills you'll gain: Motion Graphics, Performance Tuning, Virtual Environment, Layout Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Color Theory, Version Control, Typography, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Image Quality, Web Applications, Animations, Web Content, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Java Class Library

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Debugging, Data Persistence, Data Structures

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Java程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Code Review, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API), JUnit, UI Components, Test Driven Development (TDD), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, File I/O, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Learn JavaScript: Scrimba
  • Smart Contracts: University at Buffalo
  • IBM RAG and Agentic AI: IBM
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
  • Introduction to Software Testing: University of Minnesota
  • Developing Mobile Apps with React Native: IBM
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Amazon
  • Finalizing the Factory Model & Animating the Scene: Packt
  • Web Development for Beginners: University of California, Davis

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