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    University of Michigan

    C Programming for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Design, Application Security, Other Programming Languages, Python Programming, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Java, Performance Tuning, Unix, Computer Science, Debugging

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    181 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, JUnit, Java, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Computer Science

    4.6
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Algorithms, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Hosting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Interactive Design, Data Modeling, Software Engineering, Test Data, Data Validation, Unit Testing, Data Management, Test Case

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone: Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, C (Programming Language), Code Review, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Integrated Development Environments, Software Technical Review, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Student Engagement, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Animation and Game Design, Code Review, Object Oriented Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Software Documentation, Brainstorming, Data Structures, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Analysis, Automation, Program Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage, Data Store, Descriptive Statistics, Problem Management, Data Visualization Software, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    433 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Technical Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Creative Design, Data Import/Export, Computational Thinking

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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Data Structures

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Transformation, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Development Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    729 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • C Programming for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • Programming in Python: Meta
  • Object Oriented Programming: University of London
  • C for Everyone: Programming Fundamentals: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
  • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part A: University of California, Santa Cruz

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