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    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Design a pitch deck with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Product Demonstration, Presentations, Marketing Design, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Sales Presentations, Team Oriented

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Create and Test a Document AI Processor

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Test Tools, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      IoT Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, System Implementation, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Python Fundamentals and Data Science Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Linear Algebra, NumPy, Seaborn, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Generative AI: Transform Your Customer Support Career

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Standard Operating Procedure, Generative AI, Customer Support, ChatGPT, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Technical Support and Services, Procedure Development, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Insights, User Feedback, Business Ethics, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Automation, Natural Language Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Debugging, System Monitoring

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • D

      Duke University

      Cloud Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Technologies, Data Pipelines, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Continuous Integration, Python Programming, Data Governance, Rust (Programming Language), Unix Commands

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Graduate Admission Prediction with Pyspark ML

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, PySpark, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Basic)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, End User Training and Support, Natural Language Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Fondamentaux de l’infographie

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Visual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Image Analysis, Creativity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Improving Your Statistical Questions

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Probability & Statistics, R Programming

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, 3D Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Create and Test a Document AI Processor: Google Cloud
    • IoT Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Python Fundamentals and Data Science Essentials: Packt
    • Generative AI: Transform Your Customer Support Career: SkillUp EdTech
    • Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Cloud Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Graduate Admission Prediction with Pyspark ML: Coursera Project Network
    • AI for Education (Basic): Kennesaw State University
    • Fondamentaux de l’infographie: California Institute of the Arts

    Frequently Asked Questions about Computer Programming

    If you're looking to get into computer programming, two of the best free courses to check out are Learn to Program and the Introduction to Programming course. For those already with some programming experience, the Programming Foundations with Java course is also great to improve your skills.‎

    If you are looking for a great starting point to learn computer programming, you should check out the Coursera specializations for programming with Python and Java. Additionally, the IBM Full Stack Cloud Developer Professional Certificate is a comprehensive and comprehensive choice for those wanting to learn deployment and cloud development. For an introduction to the basics of computer programming, there is the Introduction to Computer Programming course.‎

    For those looking to advance their computer programming knowledge and proficiency, the Specialization in Programming with Python and Java provides a comprehensive set of courses. Similarly, professional certificates like the IBM Full Stack Cloud Developer, the IBM Data Engineer, and the IBM Data Analyst with R, Excel provide focused and deep learning opportunities.‎

    Computer programming is the set of instructions that are written in code and is used within an application, computer, or network to direct the machine to do a certain task. Computer programmers write the code, and through the process, that code instructs an application, or software program, exactly what it is supposed to do. Computer programming is the broad term used for all types of software programming that tells the computer what it is supposed to do. When you move your cursor to put your PC to sleep or to restart or shut down, you're clicking on a visual button written with computer programming.‎

    When you learn computer programming, you're increasing your ability to think and develop logical, structured brain processes. Solving a computer programming problem means you can break down the large issue into workable chunks, and then write code around those individual problems.

    Learning computer programming teaches your brain to use logic and persistence to solve a computer problem. You can use this style of logical thinking in other areas of your life to start figuring out new ways to solve problems. Learning computer programming will help you do that.‎

    When you know computer programming, you can work in software development jobs, mobile application jobs, corporate IT jobs, network administration jobs, and many more technology positions. So many careers use computer programming today.

    Computer programming is so important to how our connected world runs, that learning how to code is almost one of the most common job requirements in the technology and IT industries. You can become very employable even by just knowing the basics of computer programming.‎

    When you take online courses, you can gain knowledge about software development and the basics of programming languages like Java, Python, and SQL. There are online courses in many interconnected areas around computer programming. When you understand the basics, you can venture forth into more specific computer programming areas that excite you such as genomic data science, mathematics for machine learning, and AI.‎

    Online Computer Programming courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Computer Programming skills. Choose from a wide range of Computer Programming courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Computer Programming, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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