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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    User Authentication: Identity-Aware Proxy

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Authentications, Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Cryptography, Python Programming

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender

    Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Management, Firewall, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Event Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    173 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Development, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Access

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Development, Human Computer Interaction, Robotics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    524 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    AI for Decision Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, LLM Application, Decision Making, Generative AI, Needs Assessment, Mitigation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Basic Data Processing and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Data Import/Export, NumPy, Jupyter, JSON, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprint Reading, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, White-Box Testing, Regression Testing, Usability Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Authentications, Threat Detection, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Data Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    316 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud em Português

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Real Time Data, Dataflow, Data Warehousing, Data Preprocessing, Tensorflow, Big Data, Data Governance, Data Migration, Feature Engineering, Data Lakes, Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Spark, Metadata Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Management, Applied Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 2

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Dependency Analysis, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • User Authentication: Identity-Aware Proxy: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender: Microsoft
  • Optimization of SQL query Tuning and Performance: Coursera
  • Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • AI for Decision Makers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Basic Data Processing and Visualization: University of California San Diego
  • AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics: Coursera
  • Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development: Board Infinity
  • Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation: Microsoft
  • Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud em Português: Google Cloud

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