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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Development Environment, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Accounting, Data Management, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Auditing, General Accounting, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Analytics, GitHub, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Database Management, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Relational Databases, Data Processing, Decision Making, Forecasting, Data Manipulation, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Data Management, Secure Coding, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Quality Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Management, Hedge Accounting, Supplier Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Purchasing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Partnership, Business Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Derivatives, Organizational Structure, Consolidation, Talent Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Node.JS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Webpack, React Redux, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, MongoDB, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, API Design, Programming Principles, Software Development, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Fine-tuning, LangChain, Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Application Deployment, Application Development, AI literacy, Technical Management, Business Strategy, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, Systems Architecture, Android Development, Embedded Software, Application Frameworks, Interoperability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, System Support, Computer Security Awareness Training, End User Training and Support, Network Support, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, AI Enablement, Program Development, GitHub, Development Environment, Debugging
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Cost Management, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Team Management, Scope Management, Quality Management Systems, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Budget Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Report Writing, Change Management, Organizational Change
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Digital Transformation, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks