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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.


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    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Apple Xcode, React Redux, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Apple iOS, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Android (Operating System), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Design, Generative AI, AI Personalization

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Diagram Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative AI with Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Model Deployment, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Scalability, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Meta Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Experience Design, User Experience, Design Research, Linux Commands, Usability, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Software Versioning, Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Unit Testing, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Applications, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Scientific Visualization, Game Design

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Fundamentos TIC para negocios: Programación

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Structures, Javascript, SQL, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Network Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Query Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    JetBrains

    Kotlin for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Java, Java Programming, IntelliJ IDEA, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Android Development, Interoperability, Mobile Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Code Review, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Unit Testing, Scripting, Software Development, Development Environment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Algorithms: Stanford University
  • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
  • Python Basics: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI with Large Language Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
  • Meta Front-End Developer: Meta
  • Introduction to Python: Coursera
  • Using Python to Access Web Data: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentos TIC para negocios: Programación: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Fundamentals of Network Communication: University of Colorado System

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