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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 Michigan

    Extended Reality for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Interactive Design, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, User Experience, Experience Design, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visual Storytelling, Design, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    602 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Mobile Development and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development, Web Development Tools, Android Development, React.js, Javascript, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Node.JS, Application Development, Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Functional Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Simulations, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Linear Algebra, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Restful API, Spring Boot, Web Services, Frontend Integration, JSON, YAML, Web Applications, Configuration Management, Angular, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    224 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    C++: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Frontend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Restful API, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design, Typography, API Design, Web Applications, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js, Javascript, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    594 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Email Automation, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Hacking and Patching

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Memory Management, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, Data Validation

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Estructuras de datos en Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    425 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    TCP/IP and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Routing Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Routing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    760 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Extended Reality for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Mobile Development and JavaScript: Meta
  • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers: LearnQuest
  • C++: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
  • Frontend Development: Scrimba
  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
  • Hacking and Patching: University of Colorado System

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