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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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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Data Architecture, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Storage, Databases, Operational Databases, Apache Spark, Data Storage Technologies, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Data Processing, SQL, NoSQL, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storyboarding, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Interactive Design, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, User Experience, Experience Design, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Usability, Human Centered Design, Design Reviews, Ideation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Scalable Microservices for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Data Persistence, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    UX (User Experience) Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, Prototyping, Design Strategies, User Centered Design, Conceptual Design, Technical Communication, Ideation, Test Planning, Adobe Photoshop

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Application Security, Security Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Network Security, AI Integrations, DevOps, Cybersecurity, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Software Development, Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture

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

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Personalization, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Training, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Data Mining

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, API Testing, Java Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Secure Coding, Development Environment, Model View Controller, Software Development Tools, UI Components, Data Access, Authentications, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Persistence, User Interface (UI)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Data Visualizations with Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Scatter Plots, Graphing, Diagram Design, Python Programming, Geospatial Information and Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Exploitation techniques, Java, Security Controls, Java Programming, Patch Management, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Unlocking Data with Generative AI and RAG

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, LangGraph, Generative AI, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, UI Components, AI Security, Vector Databases, Large Language Modeling, Application Security, User Interface (UI) Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Embeddings, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Data Engineering: IBM
  • User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR: University of Michigan
  • Scalable Microservices for Developers: Vanderbilt University
  • UX (User Experience) Capstone: University of Michigan
  • Cyber Security: DevOps: Macquarie University
  • Machine Learning: University of Washington
  • Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert: Packt
  • Algorithms for DNA Sequencing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System
  • Data Visualizations with Plotly: Madecraft

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