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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Software Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulations, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Model Evaluation, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Rust (Programming Language), Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles, Application Design, Data Structures, Software Development, Development Testing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), Graphics Software, Data Import/Export
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Marketing Automation, OpenAI API, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Automation, Performance Tuning, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Scalability, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Real Time Data, Social Media Content, Application Programming Interface (API), Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Application Security, Computer Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Active Directory, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Microsoft Windows, Information Technology, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Disaster Recovery, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Solutions, Scalability, Security Controls, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon CloudWatch, Network Administration, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Development Environment, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Database Systems, Database Management, SQL, Database Application, OpenAI API, Software Development Tools, Prompt Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, OAuth, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Authentications, React.js, Development Environment, Software Installation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Application Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, File I/O, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Development Environment, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, E-Commerce, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management, Security Management, Business-To-Consumer, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours