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    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Learn to Code: Fun with C#

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Business Logic, Application Development, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, File Management, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Storage, Scripting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create Your First Python Program From UST

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Problem Solving, Automation, Algorithms, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Data Management, Data Cleansing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, User Interface (UI), Applied Machine Learning, ChatGPT, Scatter Plots, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Dimensionality Reduction, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Computer Programming, Histogram, AI Personalization, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Testing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Computer Programming, Data Storage, User Interface (UI), Scripting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Applications, Application Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Application, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    553 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections: LearnQuest
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
  • Learn to Code: Fun with C#: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
  • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera Project Network
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Introduction to C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System

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