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.

Royal Holloway, University of London
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Data Management, Blueprinting, Video Game Development, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, C++ (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Software, Databases, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Requirements Analysis, Frontend Integration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Prototyping, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Design, Business Economics, Innovation, Product Development, New Product Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: JSON, NoSQL, Javascript, Data Store, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Software Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Operating System Administration, Database Administration, Routing Protocols, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Scripting Languages, Web Development, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Software Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Technical Review, Code Review, Software Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance, SonarQube, Human Factors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Test Tools, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PL/SQL, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Databases, Database Design, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Java Programming, Database Development, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Software, Query Languages
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Gemini, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Storyboarding, Context Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Context Management, Image Analysis, Style Guides, Process Optimization, Business, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months