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.

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Java, Performance Testing, Java Programming, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Spatial Data Analysis
★ 4.9 (12K) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Personalization, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development, Automation, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design
★ 4.8 (9.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Program Development, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Simulations, Debugging, Code Review, Data Cleansing, Code Reusability, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Automation, Data Management, User Interface (UI)
★ 4.8 (4.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Web Language, Back-End Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Code Reusability, Application Programming Interface (API), Unit Testing, Front-End Web Development, Webpack, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Context Management, Application Development, Web Applications, Dataflow, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming
★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Store, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science
★ 4.6 (63K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Browser Compatibility, User Centered Design, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Webpack, HTML and CSS, Application Development, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Software Development
★ 4.6 (8.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Verification And Validation, Web Development, Mockups, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks
★ 4.7 (36K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Persistence, Data Mapping, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Development Environment, Data Access, Computational Logic, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis
★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Validation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Sampling (Statistics), Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, LinkedIn, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management, Web Presence, Data Structures, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.8 (182K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Quality (QA/QC), Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.8 (145K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Mobile Development, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Software Design Documents, Software Design, Anthropic Claude, Mobile Development Tools, LLM Application, iOS Development, Software Development
★ 4.7 (12K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months