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.

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, NoSQL, Query Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Personally Identifiable Information
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Logic, Program Development, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creativity, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Generative AI, Computational Thinking, Social Sciences
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Product Requirements, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Scope Management, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Client Services, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Prioritization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Ajax, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Web Services, Prototyping, Network Protocols
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Data Structures, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Design Research, Data Visualization, Usability, User Centered Design, User Research, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, JUnit, HTML and CSS, Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Integrated Development Environments, Test Data, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming, Web Development, Programming Principles, Test Case, Software Design, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Data Access, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Security, LLM Application, Data Management, Data Integration, AI Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Microsoft 365, Docker (Software), Virtual Environment, Software As A Service, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing, Git (Version Control System), Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months