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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Prototyping, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Application Design, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Application Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Microsoft Azure, Development Testing, Application Deployment, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence, Test Case, Agentic systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, User Experience Design, Technical Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Matplotlib, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Cryptography, Java Programming, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, React Redux, Database Design, React.js, Ajax, Database Development, Database Application, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, NoSQL, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, API Design, Cloud Applications, Data Structures, MongoDB, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: UI Components, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, OAuth, Microsoft Azure, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Network Routing, Cloud Applications, Server Side, Javascript, Application Deployment, Cloud API, Authentications, Event-Driven Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Application Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Web Development Tools
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Javascript, Operating Systems, NoSQL, File Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Development Tools, Database Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Structures, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Serial Peripheral Interface, Performance Tuning, Software Design, Real Time Data, Technical Design, C (Programming Language), Debugging, System Configuration, Maintainability, Scalability, Data Mapping
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Mockups, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks