Computer courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, data structures, algorithms, and web development fundamentals. You can build skills in software design, debugging, and database management, along with understanding cybersecurity principles. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database queries, and frameworks like React for building user interfaces, demonstrating how these skills are applied in real-world projects.

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Selenium (Software), White-Box Testing, Scalability, Software Testing, Web Applications, Test Automation, Automation, Scenario Testing, Maintainability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Scalability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Fraud detection, Data Processing, Data Persistence, Event Monitoring, Data Transformation, JSON, Event Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Editing, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Productivity Software, Data Visualization, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: System Support, System Configuration, Computer Literacy, System Requirements, General Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Application Design, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Context Management, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Expense Reports, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Creativity, LLM Application, Innovation, Brainstorming, Game Design, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Lesson Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Music, Music Theory, Open Source Technology, Python Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, NumPy, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Interactive Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Security, Scalability, Software Architecture, Servers, Interoperability, System Design and Implementation, API Design, Enterprise Security, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks