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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


  • I

    IBM

    Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Driven Development (TDD), Release Management, Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, System Testing, Application Deployment, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Data Validation, Systems Analysis, Systems Thinking, Data Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Process Flow Diagrams

    ★ 4.9 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language)

    ★ 4.2 (17) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Infectious Disease Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infection Control, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, R Programming, Public Health, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Model Optimization, Differential Equations, Data Modeling, Immunology, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.8 (305) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Terraform for Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Command-Line Interface, Code Reusability, Configuration Management, Dependency Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, System Implementation, Cloud Computing

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, Incident Management, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: The Future of UX UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Responsible AI, Persona (User Experience), Experience Design, Miro AI, Design Software, Human Centered Design, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Ideation, Brainstorming

    ★ 4.5 (48) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Software Documentation

    ★ 4.6 (463) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

    ★ 4.3 (773) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    New Age Technologies in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, Robotics, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Product Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Robotic Process Automation, Control Systems, Automation, Wireless Networks, Internet Of Things, Reinforcement Learning, Communication Systems, Real Time Data, Machine Learning, Electronic Components, Peripheral Devices

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    Performance Testing with JMeter for absolute beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Performance Stress Testing, Test Tools, Software Testing, API Testing, Application Performance Management, Test Planning, Test Script Development, Test Data, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.6 (84) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    Agentic AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LangGraph, Model Context Protocol, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Context Engineering, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Gemini, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer programming courses

  • Software Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance Strategies: IBM
  • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera
  • Infectious Disease Modelling: Imperial College London
  • Getting Started with Terraform for Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • IoT Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Generative AI: The Future of UX UI Design: SkillUp
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
  • New Age Technologies in Manufacturing: L&T EduTech

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