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: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle, Case Studies, Data Modeling, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Engineering Software, Business Risk Management, Python Programming, Software Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Analysis, PySpark, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Decision Tree Learning, Customer Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Unreal Engine, Animations, Programming Principles, Graphics Software, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), No-Code Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Scripting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Application Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Virtual Machines, Software Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Web Services, Javascript, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Jupyter, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Software Design Patterns, Data Cleansing, Functional Design, Scripting, Operating Systems, Pseudocode, Development Environment, File Management, Computational Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Python Programming, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, OS Process Management, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Java, Pedagogy, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Application Design, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Testing, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Risk Management, HR Tech, Risk Analysis, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Automation, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks