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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Ideation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Technical Writing, Technical Communication
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Data Integration, AI Enablement, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning Methods, Linear Algebra, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Research, Generative AI, Intellectual Property, Human Computer Interaction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Blockchain, Digital pedagogy, Algorithms, Data Security, Teaching, digital literacy, Cryptography, Technical Communication, Diversity Awareness, K-12 pedagogy, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Computer Networking, Digital Transformation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Tuning, Cloud Storage, Debugging, Containerization, Cloud Services, Development Environment, Data Storage, Node.JS
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Google Workspace, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, Agentic systems, Customer experience improvement, AI Workflows, Productivity Software, Data Ethics, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Tool Calling, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Python Programming, Web Scraping, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Selenium (Software), Apache Maven, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Issue Tracking, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Execution Engine, Test Case, Debugging, Integration Testing, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Real Time Data, Data Lakes, Data Processing, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Apache Spark, Big Data, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Data Migration, Data Storage, Unstructured Data, Data Storage Technologies
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks