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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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    Yale University

    Introduction to Medical Software

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Systems Development, Usability, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Affairs, Verification And Validation, Human Factors, Regulatory Requirements, Quality Management Systems, Risk Management, Medical Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Healthcare Project Management, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Research

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    281 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI Foundations & Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Responsible AI, Design, User Experience Design, Creative Design, Persona (User Experience), Design and Product, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, UI/UX Strategy, Innovation, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Anthropic

    Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Web Servers, Cloud Deployment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Debugging, Creativity, Peer Review

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    AI Security

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Data Security, Machine Learning, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), File I/O, IBM Cloud, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Mainframe Technologies, Procedure Development, Program Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Editing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Enterprise Modeling, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Introduction to Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), General Networking, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Web Servers

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Scalability, Digital Signal Processing, C and C++, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Ledgers (Accounting), Peer Review, FinTech, Intellectual Property, Business Transformation, Financial Inclusion, Business Leadership, Governance, Market Opportunities, Strategic Leadership, Asset Management, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Business Analysis, Business, Competitive Analysis, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Dive Deep into Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Programming Principles, File Management, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Engineering Practices, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Classification Algorithms, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
  • AI Foundations & Design Thinking: AI CERTs
  • Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics: Anthropic
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • AI Security: Infosec
  • IBM COBOL Basics: IBM
  • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Introduction to Back-End Development: Meta
  • CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise: Johns Hopkins University
  • Blockchain Revolution: INSEAD

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