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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Scalability, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Amazon Web Services, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Controls, Cloud Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Test Case, Version Control, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Software Configuration Management, Software Documentation, AI Enablement, Program Development, Development Environment, Technical Documentation, Project Planning, Project Management, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Software Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Generative AI, Social Impact, Research, Responsible AI, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Writing, Report Writing, Data Ethics, Business Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, English Language, Computer Literacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), No-Code Development, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, Content Management, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: GitLab, AI Workflows, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Data Visualization, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Gateway, Software Architecture
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Chart.js, Python Programming, Data Modeling, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Database Management, UI Components, PostgreSQL, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Authentications, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), File Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Web Scraping, Regression Analysis, Knitr, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Ggplot2, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Plotly, Microsoft Azure, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Software Documentation, R Programming, Data Quality, Microsoft Copilot
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months