Free courses can help you learn coding languages like Python and JavaScript, data analysis techniques, and web development fundamentals. You can build skills in problem-solving, algorithm design, and creating interactive websites. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database management, and various frameworks that streamline web development, allowing you to apply your skills in practical projects.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Advertising, English Language, Media and Communications, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Diversity Awareness, Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, Culture, Social Impact, Grammar
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Product Promotion, Marketing Materials, Promotional Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Product Knowledge, Design, Dashboard, Graphic and Visual Design, Commercialization, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Selling Techniques, Sales
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Analysis, Trend Analysis, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, WordPress, Web Presence, AI Personalization, Event Management, Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, AI powered creativity, Content Optimization, Blogs, Content Performance Analysis, Web Design, Web Development, Web Analytics, No-Code Development, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Content Management, Brand Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Project Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Typography, File Management, Design Elements And Principles, Design Specifications, Color Theory
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Productivity Software, Multimedia, Business Communication, Content Creation, User Accounts, Web Presence, Graphic Design, Business Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C and C++, Program Development, Computational Logic, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, Email Automation, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Adobe XD, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Web Design and Development, Visual Design, Graphic Design, User Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, grep, Biostatistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Structures, Big Data, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Atlassian
Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Content Scheduling, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Logo Design, Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months