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.

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Scraping, Web Applications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Test Tools, System Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Debugging, Automation, Functional Requirement, Application Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Web Servers, IT Automation, MySQL, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), DevOps, Jenkins, Rust (Programming Language), Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, JSON, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, Automation, System Programming, Software Testing, GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Django (Web Framework), API Design, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Test Tools, Debugging, JSON, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Microsoft Copilot, Game Design, Software Design, Application Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, GitHub, Development Environment, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Storage, File Management, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Distributed Computing, Application Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Review, Application Frameworks, Solution Architecture, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months