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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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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Big O notation: Python to Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Memory Management, Verification And Validation, Computer Programming Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Agile Software Development, UI/UX Strategy, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Design Research, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Experience, Adobe XD, Responsible AI, Prototyping

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Software Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Risk Management, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Functional Requirement, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Software Development, Risk Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Risk Management Framework, Product Management, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming

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    458 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Programación en Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Matplotlib, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Processing, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Debugging, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Graphing, Data Analysis, Computational Logic

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Advanced TypeScript: Async, Decorators & Utility Types

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Javascript, Node.JS, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Software Development, Software Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Ciberseguridad de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, SQL

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Java for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Java, Java Programming, Android Development, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Data Access, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development Tools, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Computer Systems, Encryption, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, General Networking, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Operating Systems, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Business Software, Virtualization

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Developing iOS apps with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, AI Personalization, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Integrations, Software Architecture, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, Usability, Generative AI Agents, Software Design Patterns, Geospatial Information and Technology, Database Development, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Animations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Clean Code and Refactoring Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Object Oriented Design, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Functional Design, Code Reusability, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Scalability, Quality Improvement, Python Programming, Continuous Improvement Process, Style Guides, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Program Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Big O notation: Python to Rust: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
  • Software Product Management: University of Alberta
  • Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch: Coursera
  • Programación en Python: Universidad de los Andes
  • Advanced TypeScript: Async, Decorators & Utility Types: LearnKartS
  • Ciberseguridad de Google: Google
  • Java for Android: Vanderbilt University
  • Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems: Microsoft
  • Developing iOS apps with Swift: IBM

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