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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, SQL, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Accounting, Database Management, Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Relational Databases, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Data Analysis Software, Data Structures
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Systems Analysis, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Customer experience strategy (CX), Solution Design, Business Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Customer Analysis, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Test Case, Test Data, Test Script Development, Test Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Istio, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, VMware vSAN, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Network Security, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Microservices, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo Editing, Content Creation, Image Quality, Graphic Design, Data Sharing, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Editing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Internet Of Things, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, LLM Application, Web Development, Javascript, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Data Persistence, Query Languages
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Dependency Analysis, Maintainability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Software Design, Software Architecture, Testability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, IT Security Architecture, Technical Support and Services, Malware Protection
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks