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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Security Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Security Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Information Assurance, Risk Modeling, Governance, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Application Development, Development Environment, Data Structures, Database Application, User Interface (UI), Generative AI
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Switches, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Data Sharing, Communication Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Quality, Data Visualization, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biomedical Engineering, A/B Testing, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Program Development, Probability Distribution, Medical Imaging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Graphics Software, Typography, Design Software, Design Reviews, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review, Color Theory, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Mockups, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, User Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Management, Computational Thinking, Tree Maps, Data Manipulation, C and C++, Software Design, Analysis, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Cloud Services, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Virtualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Post-Production, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, UI Components, Video Production, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Color Theory, Simulations, Game Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months