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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Persistence, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Customer experience strategy (CX), Solution Design, Business Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Customer Analysis, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Computer Literacy
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Performance Testing, Test Tools, Test Data, Scripting, Distributed Computing, Software Installation, System Monitoring, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Access, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Diagram Design, Application Development
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Application Development, Code Review, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, System Monitoring, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Agentic Workflows, Serverless Computing, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Help Desk Support, Product Support, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Package and Software Management, Mainframe Computing, Patch Management, Software Installation, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Configuration Management, Change Control, Data Management, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Business Risk Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, System Monitoring, Information Systems, Asset Management, Intellectual Property
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Generative AI, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Information Privacy, Social Studies, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks