Interactive programming courses can help you learn coding fundamentals, user interface design, event-driven programming, and game development techniques. You can build skills in debugging, creating responsive applications, and collaborating on projects using version control. Many courses introduce tools like JavaScript, Python, and frameworks such as React or Angular, that support developing dynamic web applications and engaging user experiences.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Debugging, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Video Game Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Global Positioning Systems, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, UI Components, Programming Principles, Debugging, File Management, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Software Design, Data Structures, UI Components, File Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Google Workspace
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Jenkins, DevOps, Large Language Modeling, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Development Testing, Software Testing, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface, Prometheus (Software), Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Blended Learning, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Data Sharing, Presentations, Drive Engagement, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months