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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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM Systems Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis Tools, Business Process Improvement, Feasibility Studies, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Communication Planning, Test Planning, Information Technology, Database Management, Agile Methodology

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

    ★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Engineering, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Code Coverage, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Documentation, Build Tools, Technical Documentation

    4.5 stars, 475 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (475) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Agile Planning for Software Products

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, Agile Software Development, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Risking

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Usability Testing, Product Planning, Generative AI, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Generative Model Architectures, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Backlogs, Product Strategy, Registration, Leadership

    4.7 stars, 4.6K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Microsoft Azure, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Authorization (Computing), Load Balancing, Collaborative Software, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Computer Networking, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, General Networking, Microsoft Teams, Authentications, Dashboard Creation, Cloud Computing, IT Automation, Security Controls, Network Protocols

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unity Engine, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Software Design, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.6 stars, 149 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (149) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ordered Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Storage, Algorithms, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.8 stars, 924 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (924) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Become a Professional React Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, UI Components, Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Frontend Performance, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Web Development Tools, Web Frameworks, Data Management, Context Management, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Mapping

    4.7 stars, 263 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (263) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Linux for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Unix Shell, User Provisioning, System Monitoring, Shell Script, Operating Systems, System Software, Patch Management, Software Installation, OS Process Management

    4.5 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronics Engineering, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.7 stars, 284 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (284) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Figma Mastery: From Wireframes to Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Journey Mapping, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Flows, Design Research, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Design Strategies, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design

    4.4 stars, 424 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (424) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Analysis, Program Development, Problem Solving, Debugging

    4.5 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

  • IBM Systems Analyst: IBM
  • Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software: University of Minnesota
  • Agile Planning for Software Products: University of Alberta
  • IBM Product Manager: IBM
  • Microsoft Cloud Support Associate: Microsoft
  • Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers: University of Colorado System
  • Ordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba
  • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation
  • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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