Programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, as well as concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development methodologies. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and writing efficient code. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and frameworks such as React or Django, that support developing web applications and software solutions.
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Linux Commands, Productivity, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Data Structures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Database Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Information Management, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Simulations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Physical Science, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Problem Management, Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Program Development, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Conceptual Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Java, Database Application, Database Development, Databases, Software Development, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours