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 Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Box Plots, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Heriot-Watt University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Application Development, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development, Debugging, Data Structures
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Classification Algorithms, Cloud API
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, System Programming, File Systems, Data Pipelines, Hazard Analysis, Cloud Platforms
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning, Classification Algorithms
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Big Data, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Computer Programming, Data Processing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Performance Tuning, Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Management, File I/O, Algorithms, Functional Design, Data Structures, Network Protocols, System Programming, Software Design, Operating Systems, Debugging, Computer Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Architecture, Computational Logic, Peripheral Devices
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, System Design and Implementation, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Cloud Computing, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, AI Enablement, IntelliJ IDEA, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Integrated Development Environments, Agentic systems, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, File I/O, Application Development, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles, Databases, System Design and Implementation, Integrated Development Environments, SQL, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months