Computer courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, data structures, algorithms, and web development fundamentals. You can build skills in software design, debugging, and database management, along with understanding cybersecurity principles. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database queries, and frameworks like React for building user interfaces, demonstrating how these skills are applied in real-world projects.

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Motion Graphics, User Interface (UI), Creativity, File Management, Software Installation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, PostgreSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Application Security, Configuration Management, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Sharing, Database Management, Service Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Unit Testing, System Implementation, Secure Coding, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Project Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Design Reviews, File Management, Presentations, Client Services, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Version Control, Branding, Constructive Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Network Security, Data Centers, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Project Management, DevOps
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, DevOps, Full-Stack Web Development, OpenShift, Version Control, Cloud Development, CI/CD, Software Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Web Applications, Microservices, Containerization, Kubernetes, Web Development, Serverless Computing, Docker (Software)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, API Design, Application Development, Restful API, Unit Testing, MySQL, User Accounts, Software Testing, Web Applications, Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Authentications, Web Development, Database Application, User Accounts, Application Security, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LangChain, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Collaborative Software, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Python Programming, Real Time Data, Data Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks