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: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Data Warehousing, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Data Processing, Data Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Science, Data Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Model Evaluation, Analytical Skills, Ideation, Exploratory Data Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Software Development Methodologies, Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Project Management, System Implementation, Compliance Auditing, Internal Auditing, Software Testing, Auditing, Development Testing, Project Management Office (PMO), Internal Controls, Governance, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Theory, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Database Software, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, NoSQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Data Security, Data Management, Cloud Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Cloud Services, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Endpoint Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Security Software, Microsoft Windows, Data Security, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Business Technologies, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Social Impact, Simulations, Big Data, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Digital Analysis, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Sales Enablement, Data Management, Sales Process, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Security Management, Customer Engagement, User Accounts, Customer Success Management, Marketing Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Automation, Business Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Scenario Testing, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, Cloud Infrastructure, Information Technology, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Simulations, System Support, General Networking, Cloud Services, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Security, Operating Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Program Evaluation, Learning Management Systems, Analytics, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Data Access, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Restful API, Java Programming, Java, Application Deployment, Microservices, Docker (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Containerization, CI/CD, Unit Testing, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Hibernate (Java), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Memory Management, Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), System Configuration, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Computing Platforms, Program Development, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, .NET Framework, Code Reusability, Software Engineering, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks