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.

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management, Linux, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Package and Software Management
★ 4.8 (588) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Communication, Style Guides, Scripting, Adobe Illustrator, Professional Development
★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphic Techniques, Image Analysis, Design Research, Model Optimization, Baking
★ 4.8 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Java, Transaction Processing, File I/O, Java Programming, Data Access, Object Oriented Design, Dataflow, Data Persistence, Database Management, Stored Procedure, SQL, Application Development, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, OS Process Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Mitigation
★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Java Programming, Java, Apache Maven, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, Gradle, Microservices, Build Tools, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Testing, Cloud Development, Functional Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Security Software, C (Programming Language)
★ 2.8 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Text Mining, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Unstructured Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Web Servers, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Application Deployment
★ 4.5 (225) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Import/Export, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Processing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JSON, Data Pipelines, Software Installation, Application Programming Interface (API), MongoDB, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Routers, Network Routing, General Networking, Network Architecture, Ansible, Virtual Networking, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Security Awareness, Network Engineering, IT Automation, Network Troubleshooting
★ 4.5 (47) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Vibe coding, Context Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, No-Code Development, Prototyping, AI Personalization, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Application Design, Generative AI Agents, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Agentic systems, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Store, Database Management, Database Design, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Software, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Collection
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months