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.

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Payment Systems, FinTech, Key Management, Application Security, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Microsoft 365, Docker (Software), Virtual Environment, Software As A Service, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing, Git (Version Control System), Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Spring Boot, Database Management, Spring Framework, Software Architecture, Databases, Software As A Service, Java, Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Requirements Analysis, ASP.NET, Relational Databases, C# (Programming Language), Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, Business Requirements, System Testing, Back-End Web Development, Maintainability, System Implementation, Integration Testing, Model View Controller, Software Architecture, SQL, Data Validation, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Operating System Administration, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Identity and Access Management, File Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Database Management, Malware Protection, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Engineering Documentation, Engineering Drawings, Architectural Drawing, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Application, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), Data Validation, ASP.NET, SQL, .NET Framework, System Requirements, Business Requirements, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Business Logic, Software Development Life Cycle, Data Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Systems Development
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Jenkins, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Test Execution Engine, Software Testing, Mobile Development Tools, Selenium (Software), Verification And Validation, Performance Testing, Cloud Security, Browser Compatibility
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Interactive Design, UI Components, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Database Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Model Context Protocol, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI API, Embeddings, Responsible AI, Software Development
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months