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: Data Visualization Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), C++ (Programming Language), Application Development, Graphing, Computer Graphics, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Data Structures, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Design Strategies, Computer Science, Tree Maps, Encryption, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, IBM Cloud, Python Programming
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Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Containerization, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, Database Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Analytical Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Query Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Automation, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API), Servers, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, React Redux, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, Database Design, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Debugging, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Kotlin, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Javascript
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months