Free programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, JavaScript, and Ruby, along with foundational concepts such as algorithms and data structures. You can build practical skills in web development, software debugging, and creating applications, which are crucial for tackling real-world challenges.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Program Development, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Development Environment, Code Review, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Quality Assurance, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Booking (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Training, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, HubSpot CRM, Sales, Inside Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Strategy, Consultative Selling, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Negotiation, LinkedIn, Value Propositions, Professional Networking, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Mobile Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Matlab, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, LLM Application, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Text Mining, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, Internet Of Things, Design Research, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Development
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Continuous Integration, Lean Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Virtualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, NumPy, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Data Science, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Operational Efficiency, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Presentations, Operations, Logistics, Transportation Management, Forecasting, Inventory and Warehousing, Cost Reduction, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours