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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Network Protocols, Web Services, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Access, TCP/IP, Python Programming, Data Wrangling, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Usability, Mockups, Conceptual Design, User Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, File I/O, Debugging, Interactive Data Visualization, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Program Development, Software Visualization, Encryption, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Problem Solving, Software Design, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Kotlin, User Experience, Design Research, Mobile Development, Javascript
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, Serverless Computing, Node.JS, Containerization, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, MongoDB, Professional Networking, Cloud-Native Computing, NoSQL, GitHub, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Back-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Vibe coding, Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Mobile Development, Agentic systems, Anthropic Claude, Data Ethics, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, DevSecOps, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Program Development, Software Testing, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Test Case
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, HTML and CSS, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, IT Automation, Systems Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, OSI Models, IT Infrastructure, Version Control, General Networking, Desktop Support, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support, Security Strategy, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Serverless Computing, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Test Driven Development (TDD), Jenkins, Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Agile Methodology, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Application Security, Grafana, System Monitoring
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Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months