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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 Boulder

    First Order Optical System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Performance Tuning, Systems Design, Design Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Systems Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Image Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Image Quality, Graphical Tools, Physics

    4.3 stars, 343 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (343) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    AI for Decision Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Technical Management, AI Product Strategy, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI Integrations, Decision Making, Generative AI, Case Studies, Mitigation

    4.5 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Data Science with NumPy, Sets, and Dictionaries

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Image Analysis, Data Processing, Data Science, Programming Principles, Text Mining, File I/O, Computer Programming, Data Dictionary, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Probability Distribution

    4.1 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus: Relations and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Business Mathematics

    4.7 stars, 231 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (231) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    离散优化建模基础篇 Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Functional Design, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Foundations in Human-Centered AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Generative AI, Interaction Design, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Deep Learning

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Scrimba

    Open-source AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Model Deployment, Open Source Technology, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Application Frameworks, Web Applications

    4.7 stars, 37 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Java Fundamentals - Getting Started with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Development, Database Software, Database Design, Database Theory, Stored Procedure, Databases, Relational Databases, Transact-SQL, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Microsoft Development Tools, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    GenAI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Software Architecture, Code Review, AI literacy, Software Design, API Design, Debugging, Software Development, Application Development, AI Security, Python Programming, Automation, Version Control, Java Programming

    2.6 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 2.6 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer programming courses

  • First Order Optical System Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Decision Makers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Data Science with NumPy, Sets, and Dictionaries: Duke University
  • Precalculus: Relations and Functions: Johns Hopkins University
  • 离散优化建模基础篇 Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Introduction to Fundamental Data Structures and Techniques: Packt
  • Foundations in Human-Centered AI: Northeastern University
  • Open-source AI Models: Scrimba
  • Java Fundamentals - Getting Started with Java: Packt
  • Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone: Packt

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