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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

    Professional Cloud Architect Part 1: Infra & Network

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Network Monitoring, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Security

    ★ 4.7 (59K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Golang: Foundations and Variables

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Computer Programming, System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic, Data Integrity, Software Installation, Memory Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Validation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Sampling (Statistics), Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, LinkedIn, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Literacy, Web Presence, Data Structures, Interviewing Skills

    ★ 4.8 (182K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, SQL, Plot (Graphics), IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Analysis, Professional Networking, Analytics, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Microsoft Excel

    ★ 4.6 (99K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Scripting in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Persistence, Data Mapping, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Dictionary, Development Environment, Data Access, Computational Logic, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Product Development, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, Design Thinking, Team Building, Continuous Deployment, Team Leadership, DevOps, Customer Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (9.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    ★ 4.8 (6.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Development Environment

    ★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

    ★ 4.7 (8.2K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Computer Science

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Databases with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Store, Database Software, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.8 (22K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Java Concurrency, Performance, and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Web Servers, Web Applications, Server Side, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, OS Process Management, Context Management, Software Development, Encryption, Network Protocols, Scalability, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Professional Cloud Architect Part 1: Infra & Network: Google Cloud
  • Golang: Foundations and Variables: KodeKloud
  • Google Data Analytics: Google
  • IBM Data Analyst: IBM
  • Introduction to Scripting in Python: Rice University
  • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Introduction to Java: LearnQuest
  • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
  • Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch: Coursera

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