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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


  • U

    University of Alberta

    Service-Oriented Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Software Design, JSON, Android Development

    4.5 stars, 599 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (599) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing Industrial Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.6 stars, 862 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (862) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Scrum (Software Development), Unity Engine, Value Propositions, Animations, Functional Specification, Proposal Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, 3D Assets, Agile Software Development, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Customer Analysis, Interaction Design, UI Components, Software Documentation

    4.4 stars, 392 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Functional Specification, Diagram Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Verification And Validation, Software Documentation, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Management

    4.6 stars, 392 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (392) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business and Financial Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Quantitative Research, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Excel

    4.5 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Langchain and Langgraph

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI API, LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LangChain, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Agentic Workflows, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 142 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Responsible AI, Social Impact

    4.8 stars, 329 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (329) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Generative AI for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Prompt Patterns, Model Context Protocol, LLM Application, Context Management, OpenAI, Debugging, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Cloud API, Token Optimization, Context Engineering, Code Review, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Web Development Tools

    4.4 stars, 334 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (334) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Geostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Land Development, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 6.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Database Application

    4.7 stars, 785 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Reconciliation, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 576 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Developer: From Basics to Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Structures, Program Development, Software Development, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Problem Solving, Automation, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Database Application, Python Programming, Software Installation, Code Reusability, Functional Design

    4.7 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (105) · Beginner · 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

  • Service-Oriented Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Desarrollo y Diseño de Videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Business and Financial Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
  • Langchain and Langgraph: Packt
  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano
  • Generative AI for Web Development: Scrimba
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
  • Building Web Applications in Django: University of Michigan

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