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: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, SQL
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Program Development, Software Testing, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Test Case
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, NoSQL, MongoDB, GitHub, Object-Relational Mapping, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Software Design, Containerization, Jupyter, Grafana, Flask (Web Framework), Microservices, Python Programming
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, CI/CD, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), GitHub, Containerization, Continuous Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Jupyter, Grafana, Flask (Web Framework), Software Engineering, Application Development
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Database Design, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Database Administration, Unit Testing, MySQL, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Django (Web Framework), Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Development Environment, Software Installation, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, HTML and CSS, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, Prototyping, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, User Story, User Centered Design, Mobile Development, Design Reviews, Data Ethics, Mockups, Usability, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Vibe coding, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Model Deployment, Restful API, Agentic systems, Application Deployment, Data Ethics, Software Development, DevSecOps, Natural Language Processing, AI Security, CI/CD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ajax, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, JSON, Web Applications, Scripting, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, Web Services, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Professional Networking, Database Design, Responsible AI, GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), CI/CD, Restful API, Java Programming, Model Deployment, Version Control, Database Management, Software Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months