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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Debugging, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Software Testing, Verification And Validation, Computer Programming, Analysis, Solution Design, Data Processing, Bioinformatics, Scalability
★ 4.6 (13K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Business Logic, File I/O
★ 4.8 (8.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology
★ 4.7 (8.2K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Adobe XD, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Web Design and Development, Visual Design, Graphic Design, User Research
★ 4.7 (8.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Application Security, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Probability
★ 4.8 (4.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Algebra, Image Analysis
★ 4.6 (2.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Forecasting, Statistical Programming, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Technical Communication, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Software, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Data Science
★ 4.6 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Verification And Validation, Web Design and Development, Cloud Hosting, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Development Tools, GitHub, Semantic Web, Responsive Web Design, Integrated Development Environments, Web Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
★ 4.7 (28K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Literacy, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Descriptive Analytics
★ 4.6 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Google Cloud Platform, Culture Transformation, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Data Mapping, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Cloud Hosting, Image Analysis, Cloud Solutions
★ 4.7 (7.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Data Persistence, Java, Code Reusability, File Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Scalability, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Applications, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Game Design
★ 4.5 (2.2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours