Interactive programming courses can help you learn coding fundamentals, user interface design, event-driven programming, and game development techniques. You can build skills in debugging, creating responsive applications, and collaborating on projects using version control. Many courses introduce tools like JavaScript, Python, and frameworks such as React or Angular, that support developing dynamic web applications and engaging user experiences.

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Scripting, Python Programming, Test Case, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Machine Learning, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Graphics, Image Analysis, Program Development, Peripheral Devices, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Factors, Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), User Research, Wireframing, Information Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Applications, Interactive Data Visualization, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Javascript, Data Validation, Web Content, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Software Development, Software Design, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LLM Application, Emerging Technologies, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, AI Security, AI Enablement, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Software Development, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Software Development Tools, IntelliJ IDEA, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Integrated Development Environments, Agentic systems, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital pedagogy, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Unix Commands, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Java, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Android Development, Application Development, Program Development, Software Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours