Coding for beginners courses can help you learn programming fundamentals, syntax, algorithms, and 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) such as Visual Studio Code, and languages like Python or JavaScript, which are commonly used in web development and software engineering.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, Machine Controls, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Software Systems, Simulations, Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Mechanics, Systems Analysis, Diagram Design, Safety Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Verification And Validation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Debugging, Automation, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Web Development Tools, Test Case, Browser Compatibility, Test Data, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Record Keeping, Security Testing, Data Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, System Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Active Directory, Data Ethics, AI Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Trigonometry, Derivatives
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Team Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, UI/UX Research, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), User Centered Design, Responsible AI, Design Research, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Reviews, User Story, Prompt Patterns, Storyboarding, Professional Development, Presentations
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Internal Communications, Performance Measurement, Target Audience, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, User Story, Stakeholder Communications, Executive Presence, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Influencing, Leadership, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Management, Professional Development, Team Building, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Communication, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Business Analysis, Financial Data, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Cinematography, Animations, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Music, Typography, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Planning, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Development, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Resource Management, Customer Relationship Management, Cost Accounting, Product Knowledge, Revenue Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months