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.

Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Programming Principles, Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, File I/O, Application Development, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Unit Testing, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Process Driven Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Typography, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Servers, Embeddings, Web Development Tools, Software Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Application Security, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Data Structures, Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Data Pipelines, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Data Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Software Engineering, Azure DevOps, Data Validation, GitHub, System Monitoring, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Interoperability, Virtualization, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Real Time Data, Systems Integration
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Bitbucket, DevOps, Data Pipelines, Jira (Software), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Kubernetes, YAML, Docker (Software), Automation, Debugging, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Content Management Systems, E-Commerce, Blogs, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Payment Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months