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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 AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, PySpark, Model Optimization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, LLM Application, Vector Databases, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Professional Cloud Architect Part 1: Infra & Network

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Network Monitoring, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Security

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Program Development, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Simulations, Debugging, Code Review, Data Cleansing, Code Reusability, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Automation, Data Management, User Interface (UI)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Product Development, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, Design Thinking, Team Building, Continuous Deployment, Team Leadership, DevOps, Customer Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Java, Performance Testing, Java Programming, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Spatial Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, File Management, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Web Applications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, Database Management, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Database Software, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Javascript

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Statistics, Data Science, Database Management, Relational Databases, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Istio, Server Side, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Database Design, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Front-End Web Development, Ajax, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Software Development

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Jenkins, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Test Tools, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Document Management, Query Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Embedded Software, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Microarchitecture

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IBM AI Engineering: IBM
  • Professional Cloud Architect Part 1: Infra & Network: Google Cloud
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
  • Algorithms, Part I: Princeton University
  • Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries: University of Michigan
  • Web Applications for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
  • IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: IBM
  • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM

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