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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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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Analysis

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Getting Started - 1

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Linux

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages ā… 

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Functional Design, Data Structures, Memory Management

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, General Mathematics

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Programming Principles, C and C++, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Programming using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Robotics, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Automation, Algorithms

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Development Testing, Test Planning, Simulations, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming Tools, C (Programming Language), Build Tools

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, Data Storage, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Diagram Design, Software Design, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Graphical Tools, UI Components

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    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Open Source Programming - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Structures, Web Development Tools, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Database Software, User Interface (UI), Open Source Technology, Database Development, Programming Principles, Database Management, Database Application, Program Development, Code Reusability, File I/O, Frontend Integration

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Program Development

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

  • Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • C Programming: Getting Started - 1:Ā Dartmouth College
  • Programming Languages ā… :Ā Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Principles of Computing (Part 1):Ā Rice University
  • Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals:Ā Coursera
  • An Introduction to Programming using Python:Ā University of Leeds
  • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C:Ā Duke University
  • Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections:Ā LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Open Source Application Development:Ā Illinois Tech
  • Principles of Computing (Part 2):Ā Rice University

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