Child development courses can help you learn child psychology, developmental milestones, and effective parenting strategies. You can build skills in observation techniques, behavior assessment, and creating supportive learning environments. Many courses introduce tools like developmental screening instruments and observational checklists, that support tracking progress and tailoring interventions to meet children's unique needs.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Version Control, GitHub, Package and Software Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Secure Coding, Software Development Tools, Docker (Software), Containerization, Scientific Methods, Bioinformatics, Data Sharing, Git (Version Control System), Automation, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Command-Line Interface, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Linux
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Middleware, Linux, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, SonarQube, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GitHub, Version Control, Application Deployment, Jenkins, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Advanced Mathematics, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulations, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Java Programming, Java, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Program Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Performance marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Target Market, Google Ads, Pay Per Click Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Analysis, Sales Pipelines, Google Analytics, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing, Process Optimization, E-Commerce, Budget Management, Content Creation, Return On Investment, Account Management, Video Production, Apple iOS
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Structures, Debugging, Style Guides, Software Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Collaboration, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Design, Research, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Project Finance, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks