We rely on computers to do so much that we often forget about the important role that humans play behind the scenes. Computer programmers build the programs we depend on, using specialized languages. If this IT career sounds exciting, you'll need at least two years of career training. A bachelor's degree in computer programming can help give you a greater array of employment options: in 2004, more than two-thirds of all programmers were trained at this level. With an online degree, you can train from the comfort of your own PC.