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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Decryption with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Python Programming, Data Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Scrimba

    Advanced JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Prototyping, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Web Development, Software Development, Debugging, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Modern C++ Features & Concurrency

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    SQL for Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Science, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Customer Analysis, Agile Methodology, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Market Opportunities

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Probability and Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Markov Model, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    346 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Financial Trading, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Machine Learning, Securities Trading, Statistical Machine Learning, Market Trend, Financial Market, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    378 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Development, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Authentications, Data Storage, Cloud API, CI/CD, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Containerization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    React Native: Developing Android and iOS Apps

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, iOS Development, Android Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, React Redux, Application Development, React.js, Development Environment, Debugging, Context Management, Software Development, Data Persistence, Performance Tuning, Data Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Anthropic

    Introduction to Model Context Protocol

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Anthropic Claude, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, Program Development, Systems Architecture, Servers, Debugging, JSON, Development Environment, Document Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Marketing Analytics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Customer Data Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Market Data, Personally Identifiable Information, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, API Gateway, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advertising

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Intro to Python: File Processing and Exception Handling

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Debugging, File Management, File Systems, Python Programming, Operating Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development, Cross Platform Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Decryption with Python: Coursera
  • Advanced JavaScript: Scrimba
  • Modern C++ Features & Concurrency: Packt
  • SQL for Data Science with R: IBM
  • Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Foundations of Probability and Statistics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance: New York Institute of Finance
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • React Native: Developing Android and iOS Apps: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Model Context Protocol: Anthropic

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