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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Security, Java, Scalability, Cloud Applications, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, JSON, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Security, Restful API, Object Oriented Design, Database Design, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Dependency Analysis, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Responsible AI, User Flows, User Experience Design, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Software-Defined Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Customer experience improvement, ChatGPT, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing, Scalability, Reinforcement Learning, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Federal Information Security Management Act, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Computer Security, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Network Security, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Complex Problem Solving, Data Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, API Gateway, Image Analysis, Amazon CloudWatch, Extensible Markup Language (XML), JSON, Computer Vision, Cloud Deployment, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, Amazon S3, Microservices, Cloud Development, AWS CloudFormation, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Enablement, Cloud Applications, Authentications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Physiology, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Biology, Linear Algebra, Statistical Methods, Information Architecture, Differential Equations, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Network Security, Data Centers, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Typography
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Tool Calling, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Solution Design, Customer experience improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months