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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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Popular Computer Programming Courses and Certifications


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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, GitHub, AI Workflows, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Code Review, Responsible AI, Software Development, Front-End Web Development, Design Software, React.js, Software Engineering, Web Development, Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Import/Export, Web Applications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    845 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Postman APIs for Customer Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    C程序设计进阶

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build Interactive Websites Using jQuery & Sliders

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Maintainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Design Impactful Dashboards: Visualize and Evaluate Data

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Data Integration, Usability, Data Presentation, Market Research, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Looker (Software), User Experience Design, Data Visualization, Product Improvement, Tableau Software, Peer Review, User Centered Design, Data Storytelling, Grafana, Driving engagement, Graphic and Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Scaling High-Performance Node.js Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Node.JS, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Redis, Application Performance Management, Microservices, OS Process Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Technology Roadmaps, Critical Thinking, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Web Applications, Tool Calling, GitHub, Context Management, Web Development, Real Time Data, Debugging, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Software Engineering

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Build a complete pixel platformer in Godot 4

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Sync CRM & ESP

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Engagement, Customer Data Management, Marketing Automation, Customer Analysis, Marketing Operations, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Data Integration, Workflow Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • Mastering GitHub Copilot: From Setup to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy
  • JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON: University of Michigan
  • Apply Postman APIs for Customer Data Management: EDUCBA
  • C程序设计进阶: Peking University
  • Build Interactive Websites Using jQuery & Sliders: EDUCBA
  • Design Impactful Dashboards: Visualize and Evaluate Data: Coursera
  • Scaling High-Performance Node.js Applications: Packt
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI: Scrimba

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