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.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Computer Programming Tools, Physics, Angular
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Data Persistence, Scripting, Network Monitoring, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Integration Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Spring Framework, Android Development, IntelliJ IDEA, Functional Design, Interoperability, Unit Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Hugging Face, Legal Risk, Real Time Data, IBM Cloud, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Vision Transformer (ViT), ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Model Deployment, OpenAI API, Google Cloud Platform, Open Source Technology, Embeddings, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Database Administration, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, Database Design, IBM Cognos Analytics, Database Management, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Database Architecture and Administration, Shell Script, Data Store, IBM DB2, Data Visualization, Dashboard
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Peer Review, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Reporting, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Programming, Functional Design, Secure Coding, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Network Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Automation, SAS (Software), Debugging, SQL, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Statistical Programming, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, PostgreSQL, Python Programming, Restful API, SQL, API Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Databases, Data Validation, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months