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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


  • P

    Packt

    Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, UI Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Control Panels, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, Program Development, Simulations, Interactive Data Visualization, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Computer Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Network Troubleshooting

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Advanced Rust Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Data Manipulation, System Programming, Data Structures, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Data Management, Data Analysis, Web Development, Application Development

    3.7 stars, 14 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (14) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Programming Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, Fine-tuning, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Autoencoders, Hugging Face, Embeddings, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, Image Quality

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Cryptography, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Computer Vision with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Development Environment, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Persistence, Artificial Neural Networks

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    IBM

    COBOL Programming with VSCode

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), z/OS, Mainframe Computing, IBM DB2, Debugging, Mainframe Technologies, Middleware, Job Control Language (JCL), Software Development, Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, IBM WebSphere MQ, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Modeling

    4.6 stars, 192 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (192) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • M

    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Code Reusability, Data Storage, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Web Development

    4.7 stars, 275 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Parallel Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Dataflow, Java, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Scalability

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Leaflet (Software), Big Data, Data Processing, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Object Oriented Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 11K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Access, Data Persistence, Unit Testing, Debugging, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    JetBrains

    AI-Assisted Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Application Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, LLM Application, AI literacy, IntelliJ IDEA, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Integrated Development Environments, Agentic systems, Code Review, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle

    3.3 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic): Packt
  • Advanced Rust Programming: Edureka
  • Programming Generative AI: Pearson
  • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Computer Vision with TensorFlow: Google Cloud
  • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science: University of Leeds
  • COBOL Programming with VSCode: IBM
  • Programming Fundamentals in Swift: Meta
  • Parallel Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Functional Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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