Beginner coding courses can help you learn programming fundamentals, syntax, algorithms, and basic problem-solving techniques. You can build skills in writing clean code, debugging, and understanding data structures. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) for coding, and platforms for collaborative coding projects. You'll also explore languages such as Python, JavaScript, or HTML/CSS, which are commonly used in web development and software applications.

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Language, Graphic and Visual Design, HTML and CSS, Typography, Peer Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Application Security, OSI Models, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Secure Coding, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Security Engineering, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Software Development, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Data Compilation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Databases, MySQL, SQL, Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, PostgreSQL, Data Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting and Finance Software, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Professionalism, Client Services, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Talent Pipelining, Relationship Management, Human Development, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Rapport Building, Emerging Technologies, Goal Setting, Empathy
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Web Design, UI Components, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Adobe Express, Social Media Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Marketing, Market Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks