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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


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    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Computer Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Storage, Debugging

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅰ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Functional Design

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    Microsoft

    C# Programming Fundamentals and Development Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Program Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles

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    Packt

    Crash Course on Embedded C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Getting Started - 1

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Debugging, Development Environment, Engineering Calculations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    C Programming Bootcamp - The Complete C Language Course

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools, Computer Programming, .NET Framework, Software Engineering, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Exploring C : University of Michigan
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1): Rice University
  • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
  • Programming Languages Ⅰ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • C# Programming Fundamentals and Development Environment: Microsoft
  • Crash Course on Embedded C Programming: Packt
  • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College

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