Free courses can help you learn coding languages like Python and JavaScript, data analysis techniques, and web development fundamentals. You can build skills in problem-solving, algorithm design, and creating interactive websites. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database management, and various frameworks that streamline web development, allowing you to apply your skills in practical projects.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Context Engineering, Code Reusability, AI Workflows, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development Life Cycle, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies
★ 4.7 (172) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R (Software), Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Transformation
★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Assets, Digital Content, Digital Publishing, Network Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Open Source Technology, Market Share, Economics, Legal Proceedings
★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Editing, Storytelling
★ 4.5 (796) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

CentraleSupélec
Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Storyboarding, Application Design, Mobile Development, Application Development, Java, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Java Programming, Software Documentation, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Development Environment, Software Installation, User Centered Design
★ 4.2 (2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), Query Languages, PostgreSQL
★ 4.4 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Dashboard, Human Resources Software, Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Metrics, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Performance Metric, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy, Workflow Management, Performance Measurement, Analytics, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development
★ 4.6 (448) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Lesson Planning, Teaching, AI literacy, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Digital pedagogy, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Educational Materials, Intercultural Competence, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Systems, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Critical Thinking, Content Creation, Learning Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Unit Testing, Data Cleansing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design
★ 4.2 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Google Gemini, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, ChatGPT, Automation, AI Personalization, Productivity, Model Evaluation, Business Logic, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Business Operations, Business Priorities, Content Creation, Business Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Investment Management, Capital Markets, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Market Liquidity, Derivatives, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Corporate Finance, General Finance, Income Statement, Entrepreneurial Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months