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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: React.js, Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: React.js, Context Management, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, NoSQL, Cloud Deployment, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Integration, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Database Management Systems, Data Storage, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Hosting, Cloud Security, Firewall
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Data Manipulation, Development Environment, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Systems Architecture, API Design, Maintainability, Systems Design, Solution Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Databases, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Report Writing, Data Access
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, AI Personalization, Web Development, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Javascript, Database Management, LLM Application, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Microservices, Authentications, OAuth, Application Deployment, Integration Testing, Event-Driven Programming, Data Migration, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Scalability, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), SQL, Python Programming, Customer Relationship Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Project Schedules, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Email Automation, Data Literacy, Data Structures, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Context Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Content Creation, Customer Service
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks