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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


  • S

    SAS

    Structured Query Language (SQL) using SAS

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    287 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Python for Active Defense

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Python Programming, Anomaly Detection, Scripting, Scripting Languages

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Teaching, Program Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Test Case

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Solidity for Beginners: Write and Test Smart Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Application Deployment, Integrated Development Environments, Development Testing, Application Development, Web Applications, Javascript

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Infosec

    Laravel: Configure, Validate, Authenticate and Authorize

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Validation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Verification And Validation, Security Controls, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Package and Software Management, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Middleware, Debugging, Computer Programming, Information Technology, Dependency Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Microservices and REST APIs with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Deployment, Development Environment, Hibernate (Java), OAuth, Back-End Web Development, Eclipse (Software)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Foundations of Generative AI in SDLC Training

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Development, AI Workflows, Application Design, Software Development Methodologies, Code Review, Responsible AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Cloud Systems Software

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Virtualization, Data Store, Software Systems, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Apache Hadoop

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    319 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Foundations for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Working with Onscreen Data in a Flutter Application

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, Apple iOS, Android Development, UI Components, Web Development Tools

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Object Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Matlab, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Building AI Applications with Haystack

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LLM Application, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Data Pipelines

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Structured Query Language (SQL) using SAS : SAS
  • Python for Active Defense: Infosec
  • Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration: University of California San Diego
  • Solidity for Beginners: Write and Test Smart Contracts: Coursera
  • Laravel: Configure, Validate, Authenticate and Authorize: Infosec
  • Foundations of Microservices and REST APIs with Spring Boot: Packt
  • Foundations of Generative AI in SDLC Training : Simplilearn
  • Cloud Systems Software: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Foundations for Machine Learning: Dartmouth College
  • Working with Onscreen Data in a Flutter Application: Google Cloud

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