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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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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Application Development, Algorithms, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Open Source Programming - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Structures, Web Development Tools, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Database Software, User Interface (UI), Open Source Technology, Database Development, Programming Principles, Database Management, Database Application, Program Development, Code Reusability, File I/O, Frontend Integration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅱ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Program Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Network Model, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Web Services, Problem Solving, Geospatial Information and Technology, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Programming Principles, C and C++, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic

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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, UI Components, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Motion Graphics, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part B

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Code Reusability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply C Programming to Build an Online Exam Portal

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, File I/O, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Code Reusability, Computational Thinking, File Management, Programming Principles, C and C++, Program Development, Data Storage, Application Design, Algorithms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Programming and Application Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Databases, Web Design and Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Systems, Database Development, Application Deployment, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Scripting Languages, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Javascript, Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Open Source Programming - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Programming Languages Ⅱ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Programming for a Networked World : Vanderbilt University
  • Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals: Coursera
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1): Rice University
  • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest

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