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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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    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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    EDUCBA

    Master Computer Graphics Programming in C# .NET

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), C# (Programming Language), Computer Graphic Techniques, Event-Driven Programming, .NET Framework, Graphical Tools, Data-oriented programming, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Computer Displays, User Interface (UI), Application Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Language Foundations - 2

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming Tools, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Software Development Tools, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Computer Science, Brainstorming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Programming Languages Ⅱ

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Embedded Software, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Development, Make.com, Computer Programming, File Management, Dependency Analysis

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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 · Course · 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 · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Network Model, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Web Services, Problem Solving, Geospatial Information and Technology, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Graphing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Master Computer Graphics Programming in C# .NET: EDUCBA
  • C Programming: Language Foundations - 2: Dartmouth College
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
  • Visual Basic Programming: Classes and Collections: LearnQuest
  • Programming Languages Ⅱ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University
  • C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7: Dartmouth College
  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • Open Source Programming - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech

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