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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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    Logical Operations

    Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation, Program Development, Python Programming, Debugging, Maintainability, Data Manipulation, Virtualization, Programming Principles, Application Development, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Cross Platform Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Code Reusability, Matlab, Functional Design, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Logic, Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming in C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, Numerical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Python Programming, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, File Systems, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Debugging, Program Development, Cross Platform Development, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Programming Mobile Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development Tools, Kotlin, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Mobile Security, Data Persistence, Data Management, Geographic Information Systems, Restful API, Performance Tuning, Global Positioning Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Storage, Application Performance Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Exploring C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unix

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Management, Memory Management, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File I/O, File Management, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, File I/O, Build Tools, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Structures, File Systems, Computer Programming, Web Services, File Management, Java, Computer Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Automation, Program Development, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Data Storage, Code Reusability

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    433 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Validation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Integrity, Data Structures, Code Reusability, File Management, Data Store, Memory Management, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability, Computational Logic, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP): Logical Operations
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Programming in C: University of Michigan
  • Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP): Logical Operations
  • Programming Mobile Devices: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • Exploring C : University of Michigan
  • Programming with C: Simplilearn
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio

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