Programming languages courses can help you learn syntax, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. You can build skills in debugging, code optimization, and software development methodologies. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio Code, and frameworks like React or Django, that support creating robust applications and enhancing your coding efficiency.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), C# (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Data-oriented programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, Context Management, AI Workflows, Software Installation, Agentic Workflows, Code Review, System Configuration, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Web Development Tools, Software Development, User Interface (UI), Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Amazon Web Services, AI Orchestration, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Solution Architecture, Data Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Processing, SQL, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Design, Software Testing, Application Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Mahout, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Kafka, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Databases, Analytics, Deep Learning, Scalability, Machine Learning Algorithms, Graph Theory, Machine Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Derivatives
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Mobile Development, Intellectual Property, Conceptual Design, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), Animation and Game Design, Systems Design, Cross Platform Development, Android (Operating System), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Performance Tuning, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks