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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Arithmetic, Cybersecurity, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Data Access, Agentic systems, Data Integration, Business Requirements, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), System Programming, Embedded Software, Software Testing, Embedded Systems, Linux, Agile Software Development, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), File I/O, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Internet Of Things
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Operating System Administration, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Identity and Access Management, File Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Database Management, Malware Protection, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Quality, Data Analysis, SQL, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Engineering Documentation, Engineering Drawings, Architectural Drawing, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Supplier Management, E-Commerce, WordPress, No-Code Development, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Design, Content Management Systems, Order Management, Shipping and Receiving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Performance Metric, Team Oriented, Team Performance Management, Backlogs, Team Building, Performance Measurement, Lean Methodologies, Plan Execution, Prioritization, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, Semantic Web
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Software Development, Regression Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Content, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours