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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Customer Analysis, Data Presentation, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Online Advertising, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Advertising, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Digital Advertising, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Analysis, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Deep Learning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Data Lakes, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Cloud Storage, Data Transformation, Serverless Computing, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic systems, Azure Active Directory, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Docker (Software), Software Development, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Javascript, Model View Controller, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, jQuery, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, Software Development Tools, User Experience
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Manipulation, Marketing Analytics, Python Programming, Feature Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Metric
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Health Informatics, Relational Databases, SQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Single Sign-On (SSO), Email Security, Cloud Security, Authentications, Google Workspace, Security Controls, Data Security, Application Security, Mobile Security, Security Management, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Firewall, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks