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 San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Layout Design, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Design, Wireframing, Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Verification And Validation, Arithmetic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Javascript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storage Technologies, Application Security, User Interface (UI), Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Linux
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Data Integrity, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Server Side
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Selenium (Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Security, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Vue.JS, Relational Databases, SQL, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, System Requirements, Agentic systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, Control Systems, Automation, Network Model, Systems Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Real-Time Operating Systems, Simulations, Robotics, Differential Equations, Safety Assurance, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, User Story, Microservices, OpenShift, Application Deployment, Code Review, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Containerization, Restful API, Flask (Web Framework), Docker (Software), Kanban Principles, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing, GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Application Security, Mobile Development, Browser Compatibility
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Open Source Technology, JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks