Programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, as well as concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development methodologies. 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 web applications and software solutions.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, File I/O, Algorithms, Data Structures, Encryption, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Cryptography, Web Applications, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Data Pipelines, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Devops Tools, DevOps, Configuration Management, Python Programming, Scalability, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, CI/CD, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Deployment, Load Balancing, OAuth, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Build Tools, Web Development, Web Applications, Microservices, Single Sign-On (SSO), Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Health Informatics, Data Import/Export, Data Mapping, Health Care, Health Information Management, Data Store, Web Development
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Data Wrangling, User Interface (UI) Design, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Review, Testability, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Quality Assurance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, LLM Application, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsive Web Design, OpenAI API, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Figma (Design Software)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Performance Testing, Android Development, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Hardware Architecture, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Scripting, Computer Programming, Data-oriented programming, Scripting Languages, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Context Protocol, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Automation, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API), Servers, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Color Theory, Performance Tuning, Geospatial Mapping, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Data Persistence, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months