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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Application Deployment, Web Content, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Browser Compatibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Program Development, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Application Development, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, AI Security, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Store, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, MySQL, Databases, Data Modeling, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Data Processing, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling, SQL, Model Deployment, Data Mining, Jupyter, Databases, Data Cleansing, Business Research, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Relational Databases, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, IBM Cloud, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), Big Data, Python Programming
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Software, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, User Story, Large Language Modeling, Wireframing, Responsible AI, Ideation, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), GitHub, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Content Management Systems, Browser Compatibility, Professional Networking, User Centered Design, CI/CD, HTML and CSS, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Webpack, MongoDB, Version Control, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Dashboard, IBM Cognos Analytics, Relational Databases, Data Wrangling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Shiny (R Package), Big Data, SQL, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Data Structures
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, System Programming, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Data Access
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months