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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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    Meta

    Meta Full Stack Developer: Front-End & Back-End from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), API Testing, GitHub, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

    4.6
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kubernetes, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development

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    4.6
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    64K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    程序设计与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Storage, Software Design, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Program Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering, Database Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Information Assurance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Application Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Integrated Development Environments, Persistence

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    JetBrains

    Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, File I/O

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Blender & Python Scripting – Step-by-Step Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Debugging, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Graphics, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Development Environment, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, User Research, Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development, User Story, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    96K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Using Python to Access Web Data

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Restful API, Web Services, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Processing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Software Installation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Python Basics: Create a Guessing Number Game from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Meta Full Stack Developer: Front-End & Back-End from Scratch: Meta
  • Introduction to Java: LearnQuest
  • IBM DevOps and Software Engineering: IBM
  • 程序设计与算法: Peking University
  • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
  • iOS App Development with Swift: University of Toronto
  • Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation: University of Michigan
  • Python from Scratch: Learn by Coding: JetBrains
  • Blender & Python Scripting – Step-by-Step Guide: Packt
  • Google UX Design: Google

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