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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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    Scrimba

    Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Tensorflow, Big Data, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Unstructured Data, Data Warehousing, Metadata Management, Applied Machine Learning, Data Architecture, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Management, Data Processing, PySpark, Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Storytelling, User Experience Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence

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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Become a JavaScript Developer

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, JSON, Web Development, Angular, Web Applications, Vue.JS, Data Import/Export, Application Development, Mobile Development, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures, Node.JS, Unit Testing, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Algorithms, Maintainability, Simulations, Data Management, Prototyping

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Workloads

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Scalability, Load Balancing, Containerization, Data Persistence, Data Storage, Cloud Security, General Networking

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Build Your Own iOS App

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Animations, Application Development, Application Design, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI) Design

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    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    系统平台与C#程序基础

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Systems, Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, C# (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, System Design and Implementation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Data Mapping, Animations, Storyboarding

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Evaluating User Interfaces

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Research, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Test Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Algorithm Interview Practice for Junior Developers: Scrimba
  • Data Engineering, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en Español: Google Cloud
  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Learn AI Agents: Scrimba
  • Become a JavaScript Developer: Scrimba
  • Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide: Packt
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Workloads: Google Cloud
  • Build Your Own iOS App: University of Toronto
  • 系统平台与C#程序基础: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia

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