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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 Colorado System

    C# Programming for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Prototyping, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Algorithms, File I/O, Data Storage, Application Development, Software Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Python Programming for Quantum Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Python Programming Fundamentals for Beginners

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Network Protocols, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Programming and Java Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Application Development, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Programming

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAS

    Advanced SAS Programming Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Statistical Programming, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Multicore and GPGPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Distributed Computing, Performance Testing, Algorithms, Computer Hardware, C (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MathWorks

    Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Transfer Learning, Traffic Flow Optimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Swift Programming Fundamentals & Intro to SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Application Deployment, Apple Xcode, Application Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Java Programming & Maven Build Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java Programming, Java, Build Tools, Eclipse (Software), Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, CI/CD, Web Applications, Application Servers, Software Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Application Development, Business Logic, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Software Design Patterns, Program Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Python Programming for Quantum Computing: Packt
  • Apply Python Programming Fundamentals for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming: University of California, Irvine
  • Foundations of Programming and Java Essentials: Packt
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: IBM
  • Getting Started with SAS Programming: SAS
  • Advanced SAS Programming Techniques: SAS
  • Multicore and GPGPU Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision: MathWorks

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