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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


  • C

    Coursera

    VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Interoperability, Key Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Incident Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Firewall, Security Software

    4.7 stars, 460 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (460) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Case, Program Development, Test Script Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Java Programming, Java, Software Engineering

    4.2 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (23) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Digital Transformation, Model Based Systems Engineering, Digital Communications, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Vibrations, Production Process, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Structural Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Digital Analysis, Leadership, Image Analysis, AI literacy, Communication Systems

    4.6 stars, 514 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (514) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Web Development in React.js: Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, UI Components, Programming Principles, Dataflow

    4.3 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (13) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Design, Design, Interactive Design, Collaborative Software

    3.9 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.9 (14) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux Servers, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Data Storage Technologies, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Building HTTP APIs with Spring

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Data Persistence, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Development Testing, Software Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Services, Application Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols

    4.2 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Practical C++: Learn C++ Basics Step by Step

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Program Development, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Network Architecture, Systems Integration

    4 stars, 42 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (42) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Artificial Intelligence for Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, AI Integrations, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Automation, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • W

    Whizlabs

    NVIDIA: Prompt Engineering and Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Plot (Graphics), Prompt Engineering Tools, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Optimization, Data Visualization Software, Fine-tuning, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Data Analysis

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera
  • Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks: University of Colorado System
  • Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners: Coursera
  • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Web Development in React.js: Development Basics: Coursera
  • Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma: Coursera
  • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Building HTTP APIs with Spring: Vanderbilt University
  • Practical C++: Learn C++ Basics Step by Step: Packt
  • Cloud Computing Project: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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