Development courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and JavaScript, web development techniques, and database management. You can build skills in version control, debugging, and creating responsive designs. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, frameworks like React for building user interfaces, and SQL for managing databases, showing how these skills are applied in real-world projects.

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Immigration Law, Research Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Workforce Development, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Thought Leadership, Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Partnership, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content, Web Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Functional Design, Scalability, Java Programming, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Data Structures, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Working With Children, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Instagram, Social Media Content, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Value Propositions, Cognitive flexibility, Concision, Creativity, Case Studies, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MongoDB Inc.
Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Scalability, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Practice Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Financial Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Impact, Social Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours