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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Data Storage, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Jupyter

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Reporting, Data Import/Export, Data Validation, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Debugging, Simulations, Program Development, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.5 (22K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    ★ 4.7 (786) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Bioinformatics, Encryption, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Object Oriented Programming with C++

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Meta

    Programming with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Web Development Tools, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Software Testing, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Code Reusability, Web Applications, Node.JS, Software Engineering, Computational Logic, Debugging

    ★ 4.7 (5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation

    ★ 4.8 (234K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Development Testing, Vibe coding, Programming Principles, API Design, Program Development, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Functional Design, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI

    ★ 4.5 (44) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Hot New Release
    Hot New Release
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to R Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Jupyter, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

    ★ 4.5 (621) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Switches, General Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Architecture

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Microarchitecture, Computational Logic, System Programming, Computer Programming, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Other Programming Languages, Technical Design, Software Design, Memory Management, Program Development, Data Storage

    ★ 4.9 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
  • Getting Started with SAS Programming: SAS
  • R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Object Oriented Programming with C++: Microsoft
  • Programming with JavaScript: Meta
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming: Microsoft
  • Introduction to R Programming for Data Science: IBM

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