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.

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Engineering Software, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Back-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Model Deployment, Transfer Learning
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Firewall, Network Routing, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Angular, Web Development Tools, Frontend Performance, TypeScript, Server Side, Web Development, Build Tools
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Persistence, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Prioritization, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Data Mapping, Data Sharing, Javascript, Document Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Technical Documentation, Interoperability, Data Integrity, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Data Management, Scripting, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Automation, Robotic Process Automation, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Security, Decision Making, Accountability, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Search Engine Optimization, PHP (Scripting Language), jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, WordPress, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Content Management Systems, Restful API, Javascript, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Servers, Development Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Browser Compatibility, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LLM Application, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Data Pipelines
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulations, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks