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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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    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Storage

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    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Microsoft Visual Studio, Problem Solving, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis, Scripting Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Programming Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, File Management, Data Structures, Functional Design, Context Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Animation and Game Design, Cultural Responsiveness, Code Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Brainstorming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Analysis, C and C++, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Automation, Program Development, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Code Reusability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Software Development, Automation, Cloud Computing, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Programming using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Robotics, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Automation, Algorithms

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Network Model, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Web Services, Problem Solving, Geospatial Information and Technology, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Maintainability, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, NumPy, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Computational Logic

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, General Mathematics

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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

  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Introduction to Programming Using Python: Packt
  • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
  • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1): Rice University
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
  • An Introduction to Programming using Python: University of Leeds
  • Programming for a Networked World: Vanderbilt University
  • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University

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