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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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    IBM

    IBM Full Stack Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Object-Relational Mapping, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Node.JS, Cloud Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Server Side, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Computing, Data Ethics, Data Import/Export, Software Development

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Program Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Internet History, Technology, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Web Servers, Business Technologies, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Application Design, Display Devices, Usability Testing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI literacy, Risking, Model Training, Technology Roadmaps, AI Integrations, Google Sheets, Critical Thinking, Innovation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Animations, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Memory Management, Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Persistence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    High Performance with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Memory Management, Maintainability, Object Oriented Design, Databases, AI Integrations, Software Testing, Microservices, Algorithms, Application Frameworks, Scalability, SQL, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, General Networking, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Encryption, Firewall, Operating Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Business Software

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering React: From Fundamentals to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Frontend Integration, JavaScript Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Restful API, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, Git (Version Control System), Debugging, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, GitHub, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Introduction to Blender 3D: Beginner’s guide to 3D modeling

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Installation, Computer Graphic Techniques, Control Panels, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Claude API for Developers - Build Intelligent Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, AI Orchestration, Embeddings, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Vector Databases, Agentic Workflows, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI Agents, Python Programming, Real Time Data, Context Management, Document Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Data Engineering Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, IBM DB2, Database Management, Data Store, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Apache Hadoop, Databases, Big Data, Unit Testing, Database Development, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • IBM Full Stack Software Developer: IBM
  • Initiation à la programmation (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Internet History, Technology, and Security: University of Michigan
  • Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • iOS App Development with Swift: University of Toronto
  • High Performance with Java: Packt
  • Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems: Microsoft
  • Mastering React: From Fundamentals to Real Projects: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Introduction to Blender 3D: Beginner’s guide to 3D modeling: Skillshare

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