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.

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Program Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, No-Code Development, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Mac OS, Unix Commands, File Management, Unix Shell, File Systems, Computer Literacy, Unix, File I/O, OS Process Management, Prompt Patterns, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Bioinformatics, Advanced Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Software Testing, C and C++, Python Programming, Java, Debugging, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Object Oriented Design, ChatGPT, File I/O, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Software Engineering, Program Development, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Import/Export, Mathematical Software, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Data Structures, Data Persistence, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Embedded Software, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Microarchitecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, File I/O, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Test Planning, Simulations, Test Case, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, C and C++, Software Engineering, Problem Solving, Software Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Package and Software Management, Technical Support and Services, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, System Support, Network Support, General Networking, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Computer Systems, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Web Design, Ajax, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Javascript, Frontend Performance, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Server Side, Semantic Web, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks