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.

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, User Flows, Figma (Design Software), Information Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Secure Coding, Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Web Servers, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Image Analysis, Hardware Architecture, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Ideation, User Research, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experimentation, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, Generative Model Architectures, OpenAI API, Responsible AI, Software Development
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Risk Control, Disaster Recovery, Data Governance, Crisis Management, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Program Implementation, Security Awareness, Business Administration
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Animation and Game Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Development Testing, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Development Environment, Web Language, Web Development Tools
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Embeddings, Supervised Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Debugging, Performance Tuning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months