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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Ideation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design, Peer Review, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Qualitative Research, Mockups
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Workflow Management, Python Programming, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Customer Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Transformation, Business Analytics, Decision Tree Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI) Design, Unit Testing, JUnit, Data Validation, Software Development, Application Design, Development Testing, Application Development, Test Automation, Test Case, Data Modeling, System Design and Implementation, Databases, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Software Testing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Transfer Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Development Testing, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Development Environment, Web Language, Web Development Tools
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Validation, Microsoft Development Tools, Security Testing, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Performance Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Data Mining, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Architecture, Robotics, Business Logic, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Dataflow, Real Time Data, File I/O, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Server Side, TCP/IP, Front-End Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Reinforcement Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks