Free courses can help you learn coding languages like Python and JavaScript, data analysis techniques, and web development fundamentals. You can build skills in problem-solving, algorithm design, and creating interactive websites. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database management, and various frameworks that streamline web development, allowing you to apply your skills in practical projects.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing, Auditing, Software Development Tools, Paid media, Test Tools, Performance Analysis, Process Optimization, Performance Improvement, Performance Appraisal, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Earned Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Analytics, Owned Media
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Marketing Strategies, Cross-Channel Marketing, Shared Media, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Digital Marketing, Strategic Communication, Earned Media, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Target Audience, Campaign Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Earned Media, Content Creation, Social Media, User Experience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Presence, Blogs, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Management, Online Advertising, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies, Market Dynamics, Shared Media, Earned Media, Brand Management, Customer Engagement
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Matching, Photo Editing, Creative Design, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Strategies, Product Marketing, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Engagement, Earned Media, Promotional Strategies, E-Commerce, Shared Media, Product Development, Revenue Management, Content Creation, Branding, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks