Coding for beginners courses can help you learn programming fundamentals, syntax, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques. You can build skills in writing clean code, debugging, and understanding data structures. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio Code, and languages like Python or JavaScript, which are commonly used in web development and software engineering.

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Virtual Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Transformation, Product Improvement, Thought Leadership, Organizational Change, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Market Opportunities, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Roadmaps, Public Policies, Automation, Policy Analysis, Market Analysis, Persona (User Experience), Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, File Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cyber Risk, Data Governance, Data Encryption Standard, Security Management, Security Software, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Data Access, Security Strategy, NIST 800-53
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Firewall, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Business Logic, DevOps
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Storytelling, Creative Design, Design Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Science, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Torque (Physics), Game Design, Video Game Development, Mechanics, Animation and Game Design, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Dashboard, Social Media Management, Business Management, Social Media, Account Management, User Accounts, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Process Improvement, Change Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Recruitment, Performance Reporting, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Talent Acquisition, Continuous Improvement Process, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks