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.

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Photography, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Digital Signal Processing, Semiconductors, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: UI Components, ASP.NET, JavaScript Frameworks, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Cloud Deployment, .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Network Routing, Cloud Applications, Server Side, Javascript, Application Deployment, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Data Validation, Data Governance, Data Quality, Test Automation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Scalability, SQL
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Operations Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript and jQuery, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, Restful API, Microsoft Development Tools, React Redux, Model View Controller, Middleware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Design, Software Testing, Application Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Geographic Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Scalability, AI Orchestration, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Microservices, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Architecture, Microsoft Azure, AI Security, Enterprise Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Coordination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Network Administration, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Node.JS, API Testing, Web Development, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks