Beginner coding courses can help you learn programming fundamentals, syntax, algorithms, and basic 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) for coding, and platforms for collaborative coding projects. You'll also explore languages such as Python, JavaScript, or HTML/CSS, which are commonly used in web development and software applications.

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Restful API, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vibe coding, Natural Language Processing, Application Deployment, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, CI/CD, Software Development, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Presentations, SQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, File I/O, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kubernetes, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Code Coverage, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology
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Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Computational Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Excel Macros, Infographics, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Data Integration
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Secure Coding, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Incident Response, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Web Scraping, Encryption, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Pivot Tables And Charts, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Secure Coding, Javascript
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Programming Principles, IT Automation, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, File Management, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks