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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.

Popular Computer Programming Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Python for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, File I/O, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Analysis

    4.3 stars, 1.8K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mathematical Foundations and Quantum Mechanics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Probability, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Algebra, Physics

    4.4 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Adobe XD, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Web Design and Development, Layout Design, Usability, User Research

    4.7 stars, 8.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (8.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    TCP/IP and Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Routing Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Routing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization

    4.7 stars, 761 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (761) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google UX Design (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Experience, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Presentations, Design Reviews, Software Design Documents, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Story, Storyboarding, Ideation, Mockups, Usability, Software Documentation

    4.9 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software Development Tools, Systems Architecture

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Business Continuity, Risk Control, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Vendor Relationship Management, Compliance Management, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management

    4.7 stars, 351 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (351) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Text Mining, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard Creation, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mapping, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning

    4.5 stars, 3K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Robotics with Webots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Graph Theory, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Planning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Simulations, Computer Science, Mechanics, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Virtual Environment, Spatial Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Design

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Microsoft

    Fundamentals of UI/UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Centered Design, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping

    4.7 stars, 519 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (519) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 119 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (119) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)

    4.6 stars, 17K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer programming courses

  • Python for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mathematical Foundations and Quantum Mechanics Essentials: Packt
  • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • TCP/IP and Advanced Topics: University of Colorado System
  • Google UX Design (PT): Google
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Robotics with Webots: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of UI/UX Design: Microsoft

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