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.

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Database Management, Database Design, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Development, SQL, NoSQL, Query Languages, Diagram Design, Dependency Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Data Persistence, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Development Testing, Software Testing, Web Services, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Security, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Creativity, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Agentic systems, Aesthetics, Algorithms, Musical Composition
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Business Logic, GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, ASP.NET, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Data Security, Microsoft Copilot, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, Application Security, Data Storage, Cryptography, Application Programming Interface (API), User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, COBOL (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Design, Agile Software Development, Systems Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Scrum (Software Development), Test Planning, Mainframe Technologies, Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Linear Algebra, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, File I/O, Data Cleansing, Data Storage, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Restful API, Application Deployment, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Java, Development Environment, Image Analysis, Software Development, Computer Vision
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours