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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

    PowerShell for Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, API Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Security, Windows Servers, Cyber Security Assessment, Azure Active Directory, IT Automation, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Assessments, MySQL Workbench, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Apple Xcode, Performance Tuning, Debugging

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    The Mundania Files

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Design Thinking, Creativity, Emerging Technologies, Curiosity, Artificial Intelligence, Visionary, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Human Computer Interaction, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Technology Strategies, Culture, Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Payables: Match, Enter, and Verify

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Supplier Relationship Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Scalability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    NGINX HTTP Server

    Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Web Servers, Apache, Ansible, CI/CD, Server Administration, Proxy Servers, Linux Servers, Load Balancing, Docker (Software), PHP (Scripting Language), Django (Web Framework), Microservices, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Functional Requirement, Software Design Documents, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    688 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Artificial Intelligence (AI): Interactions and Prompts

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Mission Led Innovation: Designing a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Innovation, Design Thinking, Sustainable Design, Research and Design, Sustainable Development, Scalability, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Human Centered Design, Business Solutions, Prototyping, Environmental Issue

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Unordered Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Unstructured Data, Network Routing, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    557 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Javascript: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Mobile Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Scripting Languages

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    290 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • PowerShell for Penetration Testing: Packt
  • Foundations of Modern C++: Packt
  • The Mundania Files: Lund University
  • Payables: Match, Enter, and Verify: Coursera
  • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • NGINX HTTP Server: Packt
  • Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development: University of Colorado System
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Interactions and Prompts: Universidad de Palermo
  • Mission Led Innovation: Designing a Sustainable Future: Imperial College London
  • Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR: The University of Edinburgh

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