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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Java, Java Programming, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Data Modeling, Databases, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Generative AI, Vector Databases, AI Workflows, Embeddings, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development, Semantic Web, Database Systems, Model Evaluation, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, NoSQL, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Flask (Web Framework)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Large Language Modeling, Transfer Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, PySpark, Vision Transformer (ViT), Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), LLM Application, Supervised Learning, Vector Databases, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science
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Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Computer Programming Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, GitHub, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Model Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Other Programming Languages, Version Control, Python Programming, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Data Validation, Python Programming, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Development Environment, Data Processing, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Algorithms, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Graph Theory, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Data Structures, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Safety and Security, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Hardening, Network Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Risk Management Framework, Linux, Debugging, Cybersecurity, SQL
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months