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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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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Program Development, Software Visualization, Computational Logic, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Software Documentation, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Graphing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Software Visualization, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Linux

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Linux

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    E

    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

  • Status: Preview
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    V

    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

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L

    LearnQuest

    Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Code Reusability, Software Engineering, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado System

    Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Development Environment, Computer Programming, C and C++

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Language Foundations - 2

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming Tools, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Software Development Tools, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    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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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    K

    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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Maintainability, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Programming Using Flowchart and Pseudocode: Packt
  • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
  • C Programming: Pointers and Memory Management - 4: Dartmouth College
  • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
  • Apply C Programming to Build an Online Exam Portal: EDUCBA
  • Programming for a Networked World : Vanderbilt University
  • Visual Basic Programming: Inheritance and Polymorphism: LearnQuest
  • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System
  • C Programming: Language Foundations - 2: Dartmouth College
  • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech

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