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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Arithmetic, Computational Thinking, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Box Plots, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Development, Computer Programming, Program Development, Other Programming Languages, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Deductive Reasoning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Heriot-Watt University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Application Development, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Development, Debugging, Data Structures
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Relational Databases, Other Programming Languages, Databases, Debugging, Programming Principles, Application Development, Secure Coding, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Interoperability, Software Development, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, Technical Communication, Linux, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Web Development, System Programming, Web Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, AI Enablement, IntelliJ IDEA, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Integrated Development Environments, Agentic systems, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Human Machine Interfaces, Communication Systems, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours