Computer programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development principles. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and writing efficient code. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and frameworks such as React or Django, that support developing applications and enhancing your programming capabilities.

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Kanban Principles, Organizational Development, Software Architecture, Risk Management Framework, Dependency Analysis, Software Development, Operational Efficiency, Systems Thinking, Change Control, Continuous Improvement Process, Culture Transformation, Information Technology Operations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, JUnit, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Automation, Development Testing, Test Planning, Test Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Test Data, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Program Development, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Software, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Driving engagement, Virtual Environment, Animation and Game Design, Design Strategies, Storyboarding, Experience Design, Music, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Musical Composition, Game Theory, System Testing, Systems Design, Revenue Management, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Routing, Application Design, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Tool Calling, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Data Visualization, Agentic systems, Analytics, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Theoretical Computer Science, Analysis, Python Programming
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Selenium (Software), Docker (Software), Containerization, Continuous Integration, Kubernetes, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, YAML, Test Automation, GitHub, Test Script Development, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Release Management, Software Configuration Management, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Package and Software Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Project Design, Driving engagement, Social Impact, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks