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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization, Big Data, SQL, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Data Sharing, Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, GitHub, Code Review, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Software Development, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Database Application, Databases, NoSQL, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, API Design, Cloud Applications, Authentications, Server Side, Middleware, Scalability, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Web Development, Debugging, Javascript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Mobile Development, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Java, Development Environment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Java, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Application Development, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Web Development Tools, User Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Linux Commands, Productivity, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Database Design, Pseudocode, Query Languages, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Persistence, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, System Programming, Performance Tuning, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Debugging
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours